Cajun English Words

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Instructions: Explore the rich vocabulary of Cajun English from Louisiana's bayou country!

1.
In Cajun English, what does 'lagniappe' mean?
A
A lagoon
B
A little something extra or a bonus
C
A complaint
D
A type of nap
2.
What does 'cher' (pronounced 'sha') mean in Cajun English?
A
A type of cheese
B
Dear or sweetheart (a term of endearment)
C
Cheap
D
A chair
3.
In Cajun culture, what is a 'fais do-do'?
A
A type of hairstyle
B
A fishing trip
C
A nap
D
A Cajun dance party
4.
What does 'laissez les bons temps rouler' mean in Cajun English?
A
Time to go home
B
Let the good times roll
C
The weather is changing
D
Leave me alone
5.
In Cajun English, what is a 'pirogue'?
A
A flat-bottomed boat used in bayous
B
A pier
C
A type of dumpling
D
A type of pie
6.
What does 'couillon' mean in Cajun English?
A
A type of broth
B
A pillow
C
A fool or silly person
D
A cousin
7.
In Cajun country, what is a 'boudin'?
A
A Cajun pork and rice sausage
B
A flower bouquet
C
A type of pudding
D
A boundary line
8.
What does 'envie' mean in Cajun English?
A
A craving or strong desire for something
B
An invitation
C
An envelope
D
Envy
9.
In Cajun English, what does 'mais' (pronounced 'may') mean when starting a sentence?
A
Maybe
B
More
C
Well / But (an interjection for emphasis)
D
My
10.
What is 'tasso' in Cajun cooking vocabulary?
A
Spiced, smoked pork used for seasoning
B
A type of cup
C
A dessert
D
A type of tea
11.
In Cajun English, what does 'nonc' refer to?
A
Uncle
B
Nonsense
C
Nothing
D
A type of food
12.
What does 'joie de vivre' mean as commonly used in Cajun culture?
A
Joy of living or exuberant enjoyment of life
B
A type of music
C
Living alone
D
Fear of living
13.
In Cajun English, what is a 'boucherie'?
A
A bouquet of flowers
B
A type of dance
C
A bookshop
D
A communal hog butchering and cooking event
14.
What does 'sha bebe' mean in Cajun English?
A
Be quiet baby
B
Shame on baby
C
Shadow baby
D
Sweet baby (a term of endearment)
15.
In Cajun English, what does 'pass a good time' mean?
A
Be punctual
B
Have a great time or enjoy yourself
C
Pass the time slowly
D
Waste time

Answer Key

Question 1

B. A little something extra or a bonus

Question 2

B. Dear or sweetheart (a term of endearment)

Question 3

D. A Cajun dance party

Question 4

B. Let the good times roll

Question 5

A. A flat-bottomed boat used in bayous

Question 6

C. A fool or silly person

Question 7

A. A Cajun pork and rice sausage

Question 8

A. A craving or strong desire for something

Question 9

C. Well / But (an interjection for emphasis)

Question 10

A. Spiced, smoked pork used for seasoning

Question 11

A. Uncle

Question 12

A. Joy of living or exuberant enjoyment of life

Question 13

D. A communal hog butchering and cooking event

Question 14

D. Sweet baby (a term of endearment)

Question 15

B. Have a great time or enjoy yourself

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