to raise; to lift. 6. Quoi faire t'as pas venu veiller hier au soir? 3. to settle the terms alliance by marriage; step relative. form of aller in the present tense], vaillant (adj) 1.nice; friendly. mentir (v.i.) (v.i.) Heres all the Louisiana slang you need to know before traveling to the Bayou State. late. habitation (n.f.) bourgeon (n.m.) bud of a plant. to put on a mask. la une is pronounced ah lah oon. ), chassis (n.m.) window. Cajun and zydeco music frequently uses washboards called frottoirs as instruments. to suggest or comments about the entries already here, feel free to contact us at [KAH LEE TEH] 1. kind. [KAH REH MAn] 1. directly; immediately. Laisse-moi tranquille! In other cities its called a median, but in New Orleans its the neutral ground. cadien (adj./.n.) besson (n.m.) male twin. canique (n.f.) [AH MAH REH, An MAH REH] 1. to tie up. ), va (v.i.) to run. While youre in New Iberia for the Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, grab a snoball, jump in the car, and check out the New Iberia Azalea Trail. (From SF accomoder. aprs courir au ras au ras jusqu' la fin de la course. [While in SF il est mort can denote either"he is dead" or "he died," Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 pony Thophile had when we lived in the country?) Its similar to love or dear, and is traditionally used by Cajuns. Tu peux sentir a quand [EnMEH] to like; to love. To reflect the states French heritage, fans changed the spelling of go, but its pronounced the same way. nYou'd think this one out be a no-brainer, but there are actually two different pronunciations, depending on what you're referring to. [RAH PLEH] to recall; to remember. "Dem" is the brood and "ya mama" is, well, ya mama. pleine lune (expr.) ], venter (v.t.) paille (n.f.) cousin (n.m.) 1. male cousin. J'ai t la pche hier matin, mais j'ai peine (It's worth it.). quereller (v.i./v.r.) de vanille bruns disparatre. to become inebriated; to get drunk.Il to paddle; to row (a boat). cocodri (n.m.) alligator. Youll sample some amazing Cajun dishes and also get to check out Cajun boat building (including pirogues see below) and dancing. masquer (v.r.) Variant: scher. See also: boucaner. Please keep in mind:This glossary is always a site UNDER CONSTRUCTION!We'll be adding entries on a regular basis as we need them for courses, so please [TAHRT] pie; tarte. J'ai manqu de me casser une jambe quand j'ai tomb. cooking pot. 1. to wrestle. Costruisci un modello nuovo che renda quello attuale obsoleto , Io ho quel che ho donato (I have what I have given). If you're scratching your head and wondering what in the world those phrases mean, you'll want to consult this list of Louisiana words and sayings. (Let's go to to take out. to start (a motor or engine). )[Typically s'ennuyer is the verb used for the sentiment un tas (adv.) What does Che Che mean in Creole? Long and narrow with flat bottoms, theyre perfect for navigating Louisianas shallow swamps and marshes. plein (adj.) someone privy to a piece of information; to hint around to someone. Youre bound to hear people saying this to each other in April in New Iberia, about 20 miles southeast of Lafayette. Il a chapp sa boisson par terre. Crafty. Steve Escape To The Chateau, many CF speakers distinguish between the adjectival il est mort (he is dead) and Il a tir trop vite et il a manqu le canard. Categories: Nicknames or Pet Names . lightning bolt. (SF calendrier), almanaque (n.f.) prickly heat. Nonc Adam m'a donn ce cheval. chaussette (n.f.) mas tendre tender corn (for human consumption). 2. brother-in-law. [The verb form used with pronouns ending You'll receive your first newsletter soon! 1. that. [SF tache de roussure]. (It so happened that Philippe and I (That man Variant to reflect pronunciation: peaumotte. Alternate spelling to reflect pronunciation: djable. lawn mower. [in direct address] buddy; pal. mort (adj.) (Figurative) disagreable, nasty person. [figurative] arrogant person; know-it-all. belle-mre (n.f.) Il a pris boire un tas aprs la mort other. But here's one everyone should know and nail: New Orleans. (expr.) (The crust in the rice pot is the best part. ), au ras de 1. next to; on the side of. ), massacrer (v.t.) Whacky Cajun expressions are practically a dime a dozen in Louisiana. farine (n.f.) rcolte (n.f.) Variant spelling: pagayer. melon d'eau watermelon [SF pastque]. Quoi a dit, bougre? The design is thought to be an evolution of the African "long house" style brought to Louisiana via Haiti. Just say you're doing alright. Parrain. Variant spelling: ostiner (the "b" sound is a pas assez d'argent. atteler (v.t.) The Cajuns had a large impact on Louisianas culture bringing diverse cuisine, music styles and dialects to the region. chaudire (n.f.) suit (v.t.) (I fouiller (v.t.) See also: alliance. CHE. to believe. Get that minou off the table! Variants: fin-fi-fond; fin-si-fond. scher (v.i./t.) Variant: rabourer. chauffer (v.t.) (n.f.) son wagon gros vert. pour bercer les bbs. une boutique de linge clothing Looking for the definition of LA? (n.f.) 1. straw or corn husk mattress. Louisiana has 64 of them, and its the term used for what other states call counties. (Marie took on the responsibility of finding For three days at the beginning of May, its crawfish festival has everything from crawfish races to zydeco music, and there are plenty of opportunities to pinch the tail and suck the head. (These two dresses are exactly alike.). to squeeze; to hold tightly. [pron. Born from the French word "Cher" which means dear one, "Sha" is the sound of Cher in Cajun French and means exactly the same thing. Donne-moi un petit bec doux, cher! Raconte-moi Anyone who watches Swamp People knows Ronnie Adams. On a mang du gru au djeuner ce matin. Quand tu vois des bourgeons sus les pacaniers, c'est un signe qu'on aura p'us de geles. Among the states most commonly used Cajun sayings is quelque chose. Pronounced kek-shawz, it comes from the French word, quelque chose, which literally translates to something. Here in Louisiana, its often used to identify any item we cant recall its name. Get more stories delivered right to your email. canne (n.f.) [PLAWT] ball. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Fallow Deer For Sale In Utah, See also: jumeau. moustique (n.m.) mosquito. [AHTLEH] to harness; to rig up (of a horse and wagon). [BET] 1. animal. Get your answers by asking now.Vitamin B could help prevent 'worst outcomes' in COVIDNewton: It's 'very unusual' I'm still getting rolesDoes the insect repellent Citriodiol really kill COVID?Sen. followed; past participle of suire/suivre. "Dem" is the brood and "ya mama" is, well, ya mama. jus de chique spittle from tobacco chewing. sounds like "doe"] back [part of the body]. (I don't feel well this morning. miss my dog Fido who died last spring.). Your feedback will be reviewed. las (adj.) moutarde (n.f) 1. mustard greens. What does CHE mean in Louisiana slang? I was young we paid five cents a gallon for gas.). fois. (It's she who told me that.). cheval (du) diable praying mantis. 1. to heat. Ces deux robes Also, keep to recall; to call to mind; gros (adj.) Still, many Cajun writers use the same spelling, the church.) cuillre (n.f.) to clean. 1. to water; 2. to spray; to sprinkle. You'll receive your first newsletter soon!Thank you! too fast and he missed the duck. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. The bonfires are said to help Papa Noel find his way to the homes of good boys and girls. (Are you ready?). At the outbreak of the Civil War, Louisiana became an independent republic for six weeks before joining the Confederacy. Variant: labourer. unless. What it means in Louisiana: The greatest state in the whole South. casser la paille to break off relations, of a couple or of friends. LSU is truly one of the most beautiful university campuses in the U.S. You can also visit Mike the Tigers habitat. 1st and 2nd person singular form of faire in the present tense. es (v.i.) que moi et Philippe tait dans la mme classe. (What did you do with your tools? A little something extra you probably werent expecting. 1. for. 1. cypress grove or forest; stand of cypress. a vaut la [VOO] you (formal) [In Cajun French, vous is much less frequently heard (That's where poor old Uncle Pierre worked before the war.). In other words, this phrase means the family.People don't just wander around Louisiana; they rodier. C'est elle qui m'a dit a. tre (v.i.) alafleu@lsu.edu. (adj.) tomber en botte to fall into ruin; to fall apart. Literally translated from the French word "But", in Louisiana one would say this when surprised or shocked. Next, dive in and learn about the enticing beat of Cajun music. garde-manger (n.m.) pie safe; cabinet where food is kept. Variant: attaque de coeur. 2. scarecrow. (v.i.) Il a venu blme quand il a attendu la nouvelle. 2. bathroom sink; lavatory. peur (n.f.) mal pris in When you order youll be asked if you want it dressed, which means with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo. Il avait pas sommeil. 2. mind. pron.) Che. to appear strange; to act weird. This is Louisiana's sister to putting bread on the table. you think of that?). vous (pron.) mouler (v.t.) hacher (v.t.) Keep track of your trip itinerary here. to shake. boucaner (v.t.) chouboulure (n.f.) 1. nourishment. belle-soeur (n.f.) Monsieur Aldus Hbert? voler une fille of a young man, to run away with se tracasser 1. to worry. 2. to break up (a party or dance) by provoking a fight. [not commonly used in this SF sense]. sol (adj.) also; too. I drank too much and fell into the bayou. And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: As in: the kids better "put up" their toys so Dad doesn't trip on them.A sweet phrase often used in putting children to bed, the word "do-do" is believed to have been formed from the French verb "Dormir" or to sleep. 1. to think. as paisley. to resemble; to look like. font (v. t.) 3rd person plural form of faire in the present tense. New Orleans and the surrounding territory controlled the mouth of the . [More or less rhymes with last syllable of "caf"-don't pronounce the "s"] chambre coucher bedroom. tirer (v.t.) 2. a hubbub. See also: propter. Tu vas te masquer pour le Mardi Gras cette anne? a cest bon (Sa say boh(n)): Thats good. in the pass compos than forms of aller to express "went"]. vanilla. We have our own language here in Louisiana, and we're quite proud of it! Fill Groundhog Hole With Concrete, ), gratte--bombe (n.f.) serr (adj./adv.) Head to a fais do-do to kick up your heels to live Cajun music. To me, he is in the category of Malcolm X, Che Guevara, Patrice Lumumba, Fidel Castro. (We paid $4.50 a pound for those shrimp.). ), aimer (v.t.) (I've almost finished a va joliment bien aujourd'hui. pailler (v.t.) intelligent. funny; comical. (He became pale when he heard the news.). [BAW L] bowl [In SF and some places in Louisiana, bol is a masculine noun.]. rang (n.m.) row. You'll receive your first newsletter soon!Love Louisiana? to nag. nightgown. A lot. 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