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Eh La Bas is a traditional New Orleans song.Originally it was sung with Cajun lyrics but was later given French lyrics and the common title from the French lyrics. There have been numerous versions, including English lyrics that refer to both the Cajun and French versions, and all employ a call and response.
Cajun English is traditionally non-rhotic and today variably non-rhotic. A comparison of rhoticity rules between Cajun English, New Orleans English, and Southern American English showed that all three dialects follow different rhoticity rules, and the origin of non-rhoticity in Cajun English, whether it originated from French, English, or an independent process, is uncertain.
During this time period, emphasis on the 'American way of life' had a massive impact on Cajun children: census data shows that the use of Cajun French as a first language dropped 17 percent for Cajuns born during US involvement in WW2, the single largest decrease since the beginning of the 20th century, and also resulted in the practice of ...
Louisiana Creole is a French-based creole language spoken by fewer than 10,000 people, mostly in the U.S. state of Louisiana. [4] Also known as Kouri-Vini, [1] it is spoken today by people who may racially identify as white, black, mixed, and Native American, as well as Cajun and Creole.
Instead, Dr. Danda offers up these phrases: “Happy you’re home,” “Glad you’re back,” or “I’m happy to see your smiling face.” “Parents can also make observations about ...
dirty rice (esp. Louisiana) – Cajun rice dish consisting of rice, spices, and meat; Don't get above your raisin' - regional colloquialism [16] fais-dodo (southern Louisiana) – a party; fix – to get ready, to be on the verge of doing, e.g. "I'm fixing to go"; (widespread but esp. South) to prepare food; house shoes – bedroom slippers
Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #550 on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, December 12, 2024 The New York Times
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