Bonjou
everyday, Louisiana
In Louisiana Creole, the French-based language of Louisiana, Bonjou is used for "good morning". It is also the general word for "hello" during the day.
Because Bonjou serves as both greeting and morning wish, no separate phrase is needed.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Louisiana Creole is not the same language as Louisiana French, which is also called Cajun French. Spelling of Louisiana Creole varies from writer to writer.
Did you know?
- Louisiana Creole is spoken mainly in St. Martin Parish and a few nearby communities and has few speakers left.
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet on a porch early in the morning in St. Martin Parish.
- AlfredBonjou, Mari.Good morning, Mari.
- MariBonjou, Alfred.Good morning, Alfred.
- AlfredBonjou.Good morning.
