French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish, also known as fries or chips. There are many other synonyms that are used for this delicious dish, including shoestring potatoes, skinny fries, thin-cut fries, matchstick fries, and thin French fries. These synonyms essentially refer to the same dish, but with slight variations in the thickness and shape of the fries. Some other popular variations include curly fries, waffle fries, seasoned fries, and sweet potato fries, which are made from sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. No matter what you call them, French-fried potatoes are loved by people of all ages and are the perfect accompaniment to any meal.