prix fixe
[
pree
fiks
;
French
p
r
ee
feeks
]
/ˈpri ˈfɪks;
French
pri ˈfiks/
noun
,
plural
prix fixes
[
pree
fiks
;
French
p
r
ee
feeks
]
/ˈpri ˈfɪks;
French
pri ˈfiks/
(
Show IPA
)
1.
a fixed price charged for any meal chosen from the variety listed on the menu.
Compare
à la carte
,
table d'hôte
.
Origin
1880-85;
<
French
Can be confused
prix fixe,
prefix
.
British Dictionary definitions for
prix fixe
prix fixe
/
French
pri fiks
/
noun
(
pl
)
prix fixes
(
fiks
)
1.
a fixed price charged for one of a set number of meals offered on a menu
Compare
à la carte
,
table d'hôte
Word Origin and History for
prix fixe
meal served at a fixed price, 1883, French, literally "fixed price" (see
price
(n.) and
fix
(v.)).