Etymology 2 edit
Borrowed from English fix.
fixe m (plural fixes)
References edit
- “fixe”, in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
- fixe in Charles du Fresne du Cange’s Glossarium Mediæ et Infimæ Latinitatis (augmented edition with additions by D. P. Carpenterius, Adelungius and others, edited by Léopold Favre, 1883–1887)
- fixe in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.
How to Pronounce Prix Fixe? (CORRECTLY)
FAQ
How do you pronounce prix fixe menu?
Prix fixe is pronounced “pree-fix.” You’ll sometimes see that pronunciation reflected in menus spelled prefix. That spelling reflects exactly how to pronounce it, so it’s understandable. But it should be spelled prix fixe.
Is it prefix or prix fixe?
You may see it called prefix or pre-fixed, just because that’s how you pronounce it. But the correct spelling is prix fixe. Prix fixe is an alternative to ordering a la carte—or picking specific menu items. Instead, customers order within a set of guidelines for their meal.