Belgian fries are traditionally served in a paper cone called what in French?

Belgian fries are traditionally served in a paper cone called a “cornet de frites” in French.

The phrase literally means “cone of fries.” The traditional container is made from thick white paper or cardboard folded into a cone, often wrapped in a second sheet of thinner, sometimes colored paper. Sauce is commonly added on top, with mayonnaise among the best-known choices, although Belgian friteries offer many regional and house-made sauces.

The Dutch or Flemish equivalent is puntzak, while frietzak and patatzak are also used in Dutch-speaking areas. These are not translations of the French phrase that the question asks for, which is why options such as sachet de frites or boîte de frites are not the standard canonical answer.

The cone is closely linked with Belgium’s friterie culture: dedicated fry shops and kiosks that serve fries as a snack or alongside items such as frikandels, croquettes, and the baguette-based mitraillette. Larger portions may instead arrive in a cardboard tray or carton, but the cone remains the iconic traditional presentation.