Owen Russell

In Cajun French a raccoon is a chaoui. The standard French name raton laveur is understood, but chaoui is the local word. You say un chaoui for the animal.

The English phrase “anchovies” is translated into French as anchois.

The English phrase “clotted cream” is translated into French as crème caillée. crème caillée refers to a thick cream.

The English phrase “do you like me” is translated into French as tu m’aimes bien ?

The English phrase “debut” is translated into French as début. The noun début refers to a performer’s first-time performance to the public.

The English word ‘cartoon’ can be translated into French as dessin animé.

The English phrase “I am so tired” is translated into French as je suis tellement fatigué.

To say “I am funny” in French, you say je suis drôle. This phrase is used to state that you have a humorous personality or that you make others laugh.

The French word for cousins is cousins. The term refers to the children of one’s aunts or uncles.

The English phrase “good morning ma’am” can be said in French as Bonjour madame.