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"Laissez les bon temps rouler" is a Cajun French phrase that translates to 'Let the good times roll' in English. It originated in Louisiana, specifically in the Cajun culture. The phrase reflects the lively and festive spirit of the region and is often associated with Mardi Gras celebrations.
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 Louisiana French Creole. This phrase is often mentioned in Louisiana (especially New Orleans) and around the Gulf Coast where Mardi Gras is celebrated.
2 mar 2016 · “Laissez les bon temps rouler.” Laissez les bon temps rouler ( lay-ZEH leh BAWN taw ROO-leh ) means “let the good times roll,” and it’s one of the most widely known phrases associated with Louisiana.
27 maj 2004 · See http://www.cajunculture.com/Other/laissez.htm Laissez les bons temps rouler!\" is a Cajun expression meaning \"Let the good times roll!\". It strongly conveys the \"joie de vivre\" (\"joy of living\") attitude that pervades south Louisiana.
6 lut 2005 · "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" is a Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll!" It strongly conveys the "joie de vivre" ("joy of living") attitude that pervades south Louisiana.
28 sty 2023 · Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler: This is the most commonly used formal expression to convey “Let the Good Times Roll” in Cajun. It is also the literal translation of the phrase. Pronounced as “LEH-say lay bon TOM roo-LAY,” this expression beautifully captures the essence of Cajun joie de vivre.
1 paź 2024 · 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.
