Cajun word for friend? (2023)

What is Cajun slang for friend?

ami (n.m.) friend.

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What does Mais Sha mean?

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

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What does Couyon mean in Cajun?

Couyon (coo-yawn)

A Cajun French term used to describe a foolish person.

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What is tete dure in Cajun French?

It means “hard-headed”.

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What does fais dodo mean in Cajun?

: a country-dance or dancing party held usually on a Saturday night in southern Louisiana.

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What does Boo mean in Cajun?

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

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What does mais la mean?

In Canadian French (and it appears to be the same in Cajun & Louisiana French), "mais là" can mean "but then", "but now", or "but after". As a pure interjection, "Mais là!" means along the lines of "Well then!", "Well there!".

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What does hey laba mean?

Translation of "hé là-bas" in English

Hey, hey there!

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What does Sher mean in Cajun?

Have you ever heard someone called Cher (share or sha)? It is a term of endearment or even a greeting to another person. It is comparable to “love” or “dear,” and it is traditionally used by Cajuns amongst friends and family.

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How do Cajuns greet each other?

“Cher” Have you ever heard someone called Cher (share or sha)? It is a term of endearment or even a greeting to another person. It is comparable to “love” or “dear,” and it is traditionally used by Cajuns amongst friends and family.

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What does Shae mean in Cajun?

Sha: Louisiana Cajun and Creole slang, derived from the French cher. Term of affection meaning darling, dear, or sweetheart. It could also be a reference to something that is cute.

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What does YaYa mean in Cajun?

And as in most one pot meals, it always seems to be just a bit better the next day. Gumbo YaYa gets its name from Chef Paul Prudhomme who claimed that the gumbo was so good it made you say “Ya Ya!" Try this recipe, and you'll be saying it too!

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Is Couyon an insult?

Is Couyon an insult? A Cajun French term used to describe a foolish person.

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