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No, they're Belgium.
Pommes frites (which is the french name for french fries) were certainly invented by the Belgians over 300 years ago. That doesn't prevent them from being very much a part of French culture. Hamburgers, french fries and apple pie were all invented in Europe, but they are all as American as . . . apple pie.
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What part of the french fries may not be healthful?
The French part.
French fries are not French?
The origin of the French fries is disputed between France and the Southern, French-speaking part of Belgium. They are popular in both countries (and many others). In France they are simply called "frites", meaning fries. There is no mention of fries being specifically French.
Why were fries once called freedom fries in America?
From what I know it's because most Americans don't like the French. So instead of calling them "French fries" (although French fries were not invented in France) we called them Freedom fries. The name was changed as part of an idiotic propaganda campaign.Fries were always called French fries in America. until George Bush decided that it was necessary to attack Iraq. He attempted to enlist the aid of the United nations in this adventure. The French did not want the UN to be involved in a war of aggression and voted against the proposal. American interests were so annoyed by this that they changed the name of French Fries to freedom fries in protest. So besides not becoming involved in a pointless war the French also got a good laugh out of it.
Is there a reason the French eat what they eat?
Yes, of course. It is part of their culture, a part of their custom, to eat French food.
Are french fries really made of potatoes?
No, they are actually from Belgium. According to Wikipedia the origin of the French fries is disputed between France and Wallonie, the Southern, French-speaking part of Belgium. They are popular in both countries. In France they are simply called "frites", meaning fries. There is no mention of fries being specifically French. For what it's worth, more than one Frenchman has said to me that the Wallons make the best frites.
How is creme carmel a part of french culture?
"La crème caramel" is a classic french desert
What are Fish'n'chips?
Fish and French Fries. i know that fish is fish but i think the chips part is curly fries. i had it a long time ago but i cant remember what the chips part is.
What does the chocolat movie have to do with French culture?
The movie, Chocolat, has much to do with French culture in the 1950's. As you can see in the film, Catholicism was a major part of their customs. The buildings, the masonry, and the clothing is all a part of their culture.
Belgium is famous for what?
Chocolate and Belgian waffles. Lace beer Fries (french fries originated in belgium, the "french part is thought to have been added in the world war by the British or the American soldiers as french was the official language of the army then) Belgian Waffles! Also the three languages spoken- French, Dutch, German
What cultures is the Eiffel Tower part of?
If the Eiffel tower is part of a culture, this could only be the French culture.
Are french fries and French toast French?
French toast: we don't know.The earliest mention of French toast is in a collection of Latin recipes dating back to the 4th or 5th century.Another mention is during the reign of Henry the 5th when it was known as 'pain perdu' in England. Pain perdu is French for "lost bread" - i.e. stale bread which otherwise would have been thrown out.It was very popular in the Medieval ages in England and France and was widely known from then on.There is no proof, that we know of, that it is actually French.French fries: disputed between northern France and Belgium.The first written record of French fries were from a family manuscript dated 1781 recounts that potatoes were fried in 1680 in what was then Spanish Netherlands and is now Belgium and part of northern France.In the early 20th century, the term "French fried" was being used in the sense of "deep-fried" so that is how French fries got their name. The French themselves do not call their fries 'French', but simply 'fries'.
What has the author Pierre J Capretz written?
Pierre J. Capretz has written: 'French in Action' 'French in Action: A Beginning Course in Language and Culture, Part 2' 'French in Action Digital Audio Program, Part 2' 'FRENCH IN ACTION' 'SHORTCUT TO FRENCH' 'Audio Lessons 1-52 on 28 Tapes' 'French in Action-Instructor's Guide' 'French in Action Digital Audio Program, Part 1'
