How To Speak Cajun: A Crash Course

Louisiana's Cajun HistoryLouisiana’s Cajun culture runs deep. The word Cajun popped up in the 19th century to describe the Acadian people of Louisiana. The Acadians were descendants of the French Canadians who were settling in southern Louisiana and the Lafayette region of the state. They spoke a form of the French language and today, the Cajun language is still prevalent. The Cajuns had a large impact on Louisiana’s culture bringing diverse cuisine, music styles and dialects to the region.How to Speak CajunYou'll want to experience the Cajun lifestyle and culture firsthand which includes trying a few new phrases yourself! Come on down to Louisiana and spend some time enjoying the diversity of south Louisiana’s Cajun heartland and maybe even try out a Cajun word or two.Check out the quick guide to Cajun sayings below and learn how to speak Cajun French. When using the pronunciation guide, the (n) represents nasalized vowels. Here are a few Cajun words and sayings you may hear when visi...