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How do you pronounce laissez le bon temps rouler?
If you didn’t take French in high school, you may struggle to say “laissez les bon temps rouler.” To our American tongues, this phrase is literally foreign. As for pronunciation, try it phonetically – lay-zEh leh bAwn taw rOO-leh or you can try Lazay Lay Bon Tom Roulay or “Lay-say le bontom roo-lay.
What language is Laissez les bons temps rouler?
French
The expression Laissez les bons temps rouler (alternatively Laissez le bon temps rouler, French pronunciation: [lɛse le bɔ̃ tɑ̃ ʁule]) is a Cajun French phrase. The phrase is a calque of the English phrase “let the good times roll”; that is a word for word translation of the English phrase into Cajun French.
Where does the expression Let the good times roll come from?
The phrase “let the good times roll” is most frequently heard during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, as it is a Cajun expression. Cajun French, or Louisiana regional French, is derived from the language of French settlers who colonized the Mississippi Delta area and intermarried with Cajun settlers.
What does Bon Ton Roulet mean?
good times roll
“Bon ton roula” (pronounced “bahn tahn roolay”) is a phonetical approximation of “bons temps rouler”, Louisiana Creole French for “good times roll” as in “Laissez les bons temps rouler” or “Let the good times roll”, a regional invitation to join in a festive celebration.
What are some New Orleans sayings?
15 New Orleans Words and Phrases You Should Learn Before Visiting the City
- “Pass a good time”
- “Lagniappe”
- “Who dat?”
- “Creole”
- “Cajun”
- “Pinch the tail and suck the head”
- “Krewe”
- “Fais do-do”
What does “Laissez les bon temp Roulier” means?
A quintessential Louisiana phrase, “laissez les bon temps rouler” is a Cajun expression meaning “let the good times roll” – that is, to make merry. Mostly associated with New Orleans and frequently heard during Mardi Gras celebrations, the saying conveys the joie de vivre (joy of living) that hangs in the city’s humid air.
What does let the Good Times Roll mean?
let the good times roll. Jump to navigation Jump to search. let the good times roll. (chiefly imperative) To have fun or live fully; may imply letting things that are going well proceed.
What is Le Bon Temps?
Un bon temps means “a good time.”. The French word le temps literally means “time” or “weather” and is also used in many idiomatic expressions.