The term 'FRENCH MENU PHRASE' is composed of four words, each of which is a French menu phrase. ALA is an abbreviation for à la, meaning 'in the style of'. AUJUS is an abbreviation for au jus, meaning 'with juice'. AULAIT is an abbreviation for à l'aît, meaning 'at the age of'. PRIXFIXE is an abbreviation for prix fixe, meaning 'fixed price'. Together, these four words form a phrase that is commonly used on French menus.