In conclusion, while French skillets and frying pans are made of stainless steel, the difference in their design lies in the height of their sides.
Sauté pans are very versatile, as their shape allows them to hold liquids. This means they can be used for making sauces in addition to braising, poaching, shallow-frying, searing, and pan-frying (if the ingredients don’t often need to be flipped).