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Meaning of fritessaus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A Dutch condiment similar to mayonnaise, often served on French fries.

uncountable

Examples

“Patat (french fries) are served with fritessaus (mayonnaise).”
“Good stuff such as smoked-onion relish, green-tomato chow chow, and bacon-and-blue-cheese aioli. And don't forget the fritessaus.”
“In Holland, "they fuckin' drown" their French fries in mayonnaise, as the whole world knows after watching Pulp Fiction – but that is only half the story. In some parts of the Netherlands, fritessaus – a sweeter form of mayonnaise – is more popular.”
“Dutch food is one of the best-kept secrets. Albert Heijn is a good source for basics like […] mayonnaise-like fritessaus in a tube.”
“The Netherlands speciality is fritessaus – a type of mayonnaise and basically joy in a pot. Love it. Obviously, we couldn't get fritessaus in the UK, but the point is: if you want to do Amsterdam but in London, all you need to do is get stoned, look at some flowers, get a McD's and then have a nap.”
“In Holland it is called 'fritessaus' (fries sauce) and is sweeter and usually has less fat than an American mayo.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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