The term French Restaurant MENU is composed of two words, CARTE and MENU. CARTE is a five-letter word meaning 'list of dishes offered in a restaurant'. It is derived from the French word for 'CARD' or 'MAP'. MENU is a four-letter word meaning 'a list of dishes available at a restaurant'. It is derived from the French word for 'SMALL'. Together, these two words form the phrase French Restaurant MENU, which is a list of dishes offered in a French restaurant.