noun
Wasei-eigo from English 'French potato'; refers to French fries, especially in older or menu contexts. Modern Japanese often uses フライドポテト instead.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from French potato
昔ながらの喫茶店でフレンチポテトを頼んだ。
I ordered French fries at an old-fashioned coffee shop.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
More common modern term for French fries. フレンチポテト is older and less frequent.
Wasei-eigo from English 'French potato', likely coined in Japan. The exact origin is uncertain.