French fries, also known as chips or fries, are a popular side dish made from potatoes that have been cut into thin strips and deep-fried. The term 'French fry' is believed to have originated in the United States, but the dish itself is thought to have originated in Belgium. The two crossword solutions for the term French fry are saute (5 letters) and CHIP (4 letters). Saute is a cooking technique in which food is cooked in a pan over high heat with a small amount of fat or oil. CHIP is a term used to describe a thin slice of potato that has been deep-fried.