HyperDic: a_la_carte

English > 3 senses of the expression a la carte:
ADVERBalla la carteby ordering items listed individually on a menu
ADJECTIVEalla la carte(of a restaurant meal / meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item
NOUNcommunicationa la cartea menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices / prices
English > a la carte: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of a restaurant meal / meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item.
Oppositetable d'hote, prix fixe(of a restaurant meal / meal) complete but with limited choices and at a fixed price
English > a la carte: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices / prices.
Broadermenu, bill of fare, card, carte du jour, carteA list of dishes available at a restaurant
English > a la carte: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningBy ordering items listed individually on a menu.
Example"we ate a la carte"

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