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  1. However, today, much of what you might hear that sounds French is actually known as Cajun-French. Here's a look at the five most popular French words and sayings you'll hear while exploring NOLA. Mardi Gras. If you’re visiting New Orleans, chances are you’ve heard of Mardi Gras, or, in English, Fat Tuesday.

    • Making groceries. This is a pretty old-school phrase and used to mean that you’re going grocery shopping. Now I didn’t grow up saying this, and none of my family does either – but many other New Orleanians do use it.
    • Crawfish out of this. Crawfishing out of something means that you did or said something bad, and you’re trying to get out of it. Like if you accidentally sent a screenshot of a convo to the wrong person and you needed to take up a story about why you “accidentally sent to them,” – that would be crawfishing out of it.
    • Come See. I never thought this was a weird phrase until I said it to a non-local, and they came to actually “see” something. What we mean by it is “come here.”
    • Yeah, you right. This New Orleans saying is just said if you agree, disagree, or whatever in between.
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  3. People in New Orleans have a very distinct way of speaking that is often imitated (badly) in movies and on TV, but there are some New Orleans phrases that only make sense within the...

  4. Jan 29, 2024 · New Orleans may have the biggest celebration and draw the most visitors, but most communities hold a parade or some kind of party. As they say, let the good times roll, or laissez les bons temps rouler (which, by the way, is a Cajun-French expression that's not used in France.)

  5. May 15, 2020 · New Orleans is a place with a unique history in this video we are going to skim the surface and attempt to answer the question: Why is New Orleans such a uni...

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  6. Apr 27, 2018 · From unique experiences to essential tips on how to make the most of your future travels, we’ve got you covered. Take a photo tour through New Orleans' unmatchable culture and discover what makes the city so special.

  7. Dec 7, 2015 · Brake tag. The inspection certificate for your automobile. True, “brake tags” cover turn signals, lights, the horn, and other important parts of your ride, but New Orleanians are strangely ...

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