How do you say sweetheart in Cajun?

Cher (shaa) - Cajun and Creole slang, derived from the French. A term of affection meaning darling, dear, or sweetheart.

What does Cheri mean in Cajun?

my darling. More meanings for cheri mwen. my beloved.

What is beautiful in Cajun French?

beautiful; pretty. [ Masculine: beau] belle-fille (n.f.) 1.

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 Mais Sha mean?

Cajun French: means “Well then”; used to delight, shock, exasperation, etc.

Cajun Words Lesson One

What does BEB mean in Cajun?

Bebette: a bug or a critter. Beb: sweetheart; darling.

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 does Baw mean in Cajun?

Everywhere Else: Boy - In Cajun Country: BAW

"Baw" has taken on a life of its own here in Acadiana. It can be used to describe a male human being.

What does SHA mean in Cajun?

Sha: Louisiana Cajun and Creole slang, derived from the French cher. Term of affection meaning darling, dear, or sweetheart.

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".

Is Ma Cherie romantic?

Does 'ma chérie' have Romantic connotations? It's usually seen as romantic, although it's also used by adults for their kids (in which case it's obviously not romantic) and sometimes used between women, usually not in a romantic way.

How do you say baby in Cajun?

Bébé means baby in French, but the Cajun version is pronounced “beb” and is used like “babe.”

What is mon cher?

Mon chéri means “my dear” or “sweetheart” in French. It's an adorable term of endearment for a male person someone is fond of, romantically or platonically.

Do you say mon Cherie or ma cherie?

The difference is that one is feminine (ma chérie, which is said to a female) and the other is masculine (mon chéri, which is said to a male).

How do Cajuns say Cher?

Most of the time, people see the word cher and pronounce it exactly the way the singer's name is pronounced. In Cajun French, it's a lot different. Our cher is pronounced “sha” with a short “a”.

What are some Cajun sayings?

Joie de vivre (Jhwa da veev): Joy of living. Lache pas la patate (Losh pa la pa tot): Don't let go of the potato or don't give up (a testament to the enduring spirit of the Cajun people). Lagniappe (Lahn yop): Something extra. Laissez les bons temps rouler (Lay say lay bohn tohn roo lay): Let the good times roll.

What does to Shay mean?

—used to acknowledge a hit in fencing or the success or appropriateness of an argument, an accusation, or a witty point.

What is a Bugalee?

New Orleans LA, Bougalee [ˈbugəˌli]— . . Contemptuous or taunting name for a lower-class Cajun. Probably related to “bougre.” Now largely supplanted by “coon-ass” which is also controversial.

What does geaux mean?

(Louisiana, humorous, mainly in sporting chants) Informal form of go.

What does ya ya mean in Cajun?

Chef Prudhomme claimed that the gumbo was so good it made you say “Ya Ya!” Gumbo Ya Ya is also a Cajun phrase that means “when everybody is talking at the same time”.

What are some Louisiana slang words?

What does Josing mean?

Usage. Explanation: My phrase is “You know I'm just “Jocing,” which is mostly a New Orleans phrase. It's used when you are talking to someone; you are not looking for a relationship of any kind. High school students use it all the time. In other words, you are just playing them.