Say It Like a Local!
Word of the day: “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (lay-zay lay boh(n) toh(n) roo-lay)Definition: A Cajun French phrase meaning “Let the good times roll,” used to encourage fun and celebration.Sentence: “If you ain’t heard ‘Laissez les bon temps rouler’ at least once today, are you even in New Orleans?”
Lagniappe
Word of the day: Lagniappe (lan-yap)Definition: A little something extra, a bonus, or a small gift given out of goodwill.Sentence: “I ordered a dozen beignets, and they threw in an extra one for lagniappe—now that’s how you know you’re in New Orleans!”
Cher
Word of the day: “Cher” (sha)Definition: A Cajun/Creole term of endearment meaning “dear” or “sweetheart,” often used casually.Sentence: “You know you’re in Louisiana when the waitress calls you ‘Cher’ before she even takes your order!”