Beginner Cajun French is a simple and direct Cajun French language learning app meant as an introduction to beginners and enthusiasts. Based on the 'a word a day' concept, this app provides up to 12 words a day of your choosing.
Does duolingo have Cajun French?
Duolingo is helping endangered languages, the desperate situation of Cajun French. Disclaimer: Before I begin, I understand Duolingo has Cajun French on the back burner.Jun 6, 2019
How do you speak French Cajun?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGu7xZhrnpo
How do you say hello in Cajun?
Cajun French English
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Bonjour Hello
Comment ça va? How's it going?
Comment les affaires? How are things?
Comment c'est? How is it?
Is there a difference between French and Cajun French?
Cajun French is much more relaxed, diverse in its roots, and such than is French French. For example: Cajun French has roots in many types of Creoles, French French, English, and even Spanish, to some extent.
Can French speakers understand Cajun?
The true test is, however, whether or not a person speaking Cajun French can understand and be understood by other French speakers. During World War II the only French speakers from the Allied troops who could integrate with the French resistance without detection by the Germans were Cajuns.
Is Cajun considered French?
Cajuns are the French colonists who settled the Canadian maritime provinces (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) in the 1600s. The settlers named their region "Acadia," and were known as “Acadians.”
Is Cajun French and Creole French the same?
French Creole is a term of identification for people of color of mixed African and European descent. Like French Cajuns, these are largely members of families who came to the area during colonial days. So, Creole in Cajun Country refers to a francophone African-American of mostly rural or cowboy culture.Sep 30, 2019
How do Cajuns say hello?
Typically Cajuns say "Hello" using the traditional French word "Bonjour".Nov 3, 2021
What does mais la mean in Cajun French?
Mais la!- “May La” it's an expression of exasperation. “Mais” means “but” and is often used in place of it in English sentences. “I don't know, mais I've got a good feeling about this.”Jun 5, 2015
What does comme ca mean in Cajun French?
The literal translation of "comme si, çomme ça" means "like this, like that". Cajuns use "comme ça" for "like this" or "like so". Some still use the "like" in front of it, indicating that it represents just "so", or they'll say "like ça".Nov 9, 2011