signification et origine de l’expression (2024)

FAQs

Why do Cajuns say "mais"? ›

Mais means but, a protestation or use as emphasis. Mais non means but no, mais oui means but yes. On the bayou, you would also hear mais ya (may ya) as the equivalent of mais oui. You'd tell someone in English to pass a good time if they are going out.

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

"Mais yeah" (pronounced 'may yeah') is a Cajun language phrase that means "but yes" or "of course" and reflects the openness and generosity of the people who live in New Orleans. At Southern Glazer's MAIS YEAH!

"Mais la" in Cajun French is an expression that roughly translates to ”but really" or "but really now". I used to hear a lot of cajuns that would just say “Well,There”, Well, there you have it” or “well, there it is” as a response agreeing to what someone else has said. I also saw some eye-rolling…

”From the old Cajun (language), a toot-toot is something special, maybe your best girlfriend, your all, your everything,” Simien says. ”I got the idea from hearing my grandmother and the older folks use the word quite a bit.

Boo. A term of endearment a parent or grandparent would call a small child, presumably Cajun in origin. Sometimes refers to your sweetheart, too.

Gris-gris [gree-gree] To put a curse on someone. Frequently used in jest, not in reference to actual black magic. “Grandma got so mad when I ate her pie, she put a gris gris on me.”

ami (n.m.) friend.

A common sign for New Orleans Saints fans. What does “geaux” mean? It means “go”. It is a playful spelling inspired by the cajun spelling of words in Louisiana. A common sign for New Orleans Saints fans.

If they're the person who that person go with, they are the ol' lady.” buku: A variation on the French word beaucoup, buku simply means “a lot.” “'Oh, man they had buku food over there. ' 'They had buku groceries. ' 'They had buku people there,'” Freedia says. “It's a word of New Orleans.

What is the French Creole word for crazy? ›

Cajuns use the word 'couyon' as both an adjective and a noun. (the noun refers to “someone who is crazy”) It's one of the words that has crossed over into English so you'll see it interspersed in normal speak as well as in French conversations.

Cher. Not to be confused with the singing legend, “cher” is a term of endearment used by Cajun and Creole French New Orleanians. It is thought to have originated from the French term “mon cheri” meaning “my prize” or “my treasure.”

Translation of "mais pas trop" in English. but not too much but not so much but not overly but not much yet not too.

Translation of "mais pas du tout" in English. but not at all. but it really isn't. No bother at all.

Translation of "mais linda" in English. Adjective. prettiest. cutest. prettier.

Mais means “but” in French – but it can also have other meanings. Notably, it's often used for emphasis — usually to show disbelief or annoyance. It's also a common filler or transition word.

Meaning. oh well, never mind; too (damn) bad, tough. Literally. so much worse.

English translation of 'voyons'

Come on, be reasonable!