Choose the correct meaning of the foreign word
"À LA CARTE", out of the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → priced separately
À la carte is a French phrase meaning "according to the menu card". In English it is used for food ordered as separate dishes, each priced separately, instead of a fixed meal at one price.
Example: We skipped the buffet and ordered à la carte.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a la carte | – | – | – | 27-05 S1 02-06 S1 | – |