Other Examples of Cajun Vocabulary
- Allons-y ! : Let's go!
- Alors pas : Of course not
- Fais do-do : To go to sleep, refers to a dance party.
- Dis-moi la vérité ! : Tell me the truth!
- Quoi faire ? : Why?
- Un magasin : A store
- Être en colère : To be angry
- Mo chagren : I’m sorry
- Une sucette : A pacifier
- Une piastre : A dollar
- Un caleçon : Boxers
- Sha/cher (a is pronounced like a in apple, from) : Dear or darling - also used as "buddy" or "pal"
- Mais non, cher ! : Of course not, dear!
- Fisça da Geda ywum ywum doun bayeou! : We enjoy hunting alligators in the bayou, and consuming them.
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