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The phrase “a la carte” means what?

Retry Correct Incorrect “A la carte” is a French phrase that means a menu item is sold by itself. For example, if a restaurant sells its entrees and sides a la carte, that means an entree doesn’t come with a side included and must be purchased for extra.

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The phrase “a la carte” means what?

• A menu item is sold by itself
• Dining outdoors
• A dish has been comped to a customer
• A dessert that’s ordered off the display cart