How do you say Mom in Cajun?

I was asked how we address our mothers and grandmothers here in south Louisiana. We mostly use mom and mama for mothers and ma-maw (ma-mawn) for grandmother. Anyway, when I use the word maman, it's not in a good way.

What do Cajuns call their parents?

Parents are Mama and Papa, or Maman or Papere, or Mere or Pere. Many Southern women call their fathers Daddy throughout their lives.

What do you call a Cajun woman?

a term of endearment for a male cajun. Negresse. a term of endearment for a female cajun.

What does Ma Sha mean in Cajun?

Cajun French: means "Well then"; used to delight, shock, exasperation, etc. Pronunciation "may" or "meh" "Sha"

What does Tet Dur mean in Cajun French?

It means “hard-headed”.

Cajun Words Lesson One

What does mais la mean in Cajun French?

Frequently used French words

Mais la!- “May La” it's an expression of exasperation. “Mais” means “but” and is often used in place of it in English sentences. “I don't know, mais I've got a good feeling about this.”

What does Papa mean in Cajun?

English Translation. father. More meanings for papa. father noun.

Is Couyon a bad word?

Couyon. This word comes from the French word, “couillon” and is the Cajun French word for a foolish person, a fool.

What is Cher in Cajun?

Sha (sha) - Cajun and Creole slang, derived from the French "cher". A term of affection meaning darling, dear, or sweetheart.

What does cha mean in Louisiana?

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. It's used interchangeably with: dear, honey, babe, sweetheart, the list goes on!

What is the Cajun word for friend?

ami (n.m.) friend.

What does pawpaw mean in Louisiana?

Papaw definition

(US, dialect, southern US) Grandfather, especially paternal grandfather. noun. 8.

What is grandma in Cajun?

MawMaw-grandma-name.jpg. With its French Cajun roots, “MawMaw” is widely used throughout Louisiana. Also consider the similar-sounding “MeeMaw” as a traditional Southern grandma nickname.

What do Cajuns call grandmother?

Memere & Pepere

These are very popular French Cajun nicknames for grandma and grandpa !

How do Cajuns greet each other?

Cher (share or sha) is a term of endearment used when greeting another person. It's similar to “love” or “dear,” and is traditionally used by Cajuns.

What is a Cherie?

noun, plural ché·ries [shey-ree]. French. dear; sweetheart: used in referring to or addressing a woman or girl.

What does Chere mean in New Orleans?

Derived from French-speaking Cajuns and Creoles living in Louisiana, “cher” (sha) is an term of endearment used when greeting someone loved. For example, you may hear someone say this to their friend or loved one: “Mais, cher! I'm so glad to see you!”

How do Cajuns say happy birthday?

Happy Birthday Song in Cajun French (Bonne Fête en français cadien)

What are some Cajun sayings?

How do Cajuns say pirogue?

Pirogue [pee-row]: A Cajun canoe. Ti (masculine) or 'tite (feminine) [tee or teet]: The Cajun equivalent of 'junior,' but placed before the name rather than after. “I had dinner with John and his son Ti-Jean.”

What does comme ca mean in Cajun?

Cajuns use "comme ça" for "like this" or "like so". Some still use the "like" in front of it, indicating that it represents just "so", or they'll say "like ça". Just depends on the mouth that's saying it.

What does ga de Don mean?

This is one of my favorite sayings. I think when loosely translated it means "well look at that" or a facsimile thereof. You can find this expression in a Rod Bernard song called "Ga De Don, Ga De Don".

What is Mais oui?

2. Mais oui ! This expression means “yes” or “obviously.” It is a synonym of bien sûr ! It is very informal, so beware.