que la fête commence
To say "let the good times roll" in French, you can use que la fête commence. Wiktionary also lists laissez les bons temps rouler (Cajun).
Meaning: have fun (verb)
Ways to say it
| French |
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| que la fête commence |
| laissez les bons temps rouler (Cajun) |
The phrase is used to express the idea of having fun. You might also use the informal expression On se lâche! to invite others to let loose and enjoy themselves.
Is it said differently in some regions?
laissez les bons temps rouler is a specific Cajun French expression used primarily in Louisiana.
Did you know?
- While laissez les bons temps rouler sounds perfectly French, it is actually a linguistic hybrid. It follows English grammatical structures and is a hallmark of Cajun French in Louisiana rather than standard French spoken in Paris.
- The word fête shares a common ancestor with the English word 'feast'. Both stem from the Latin word 'festa', which refers to religious festivals or celebrations.
- In Cajun French, the use of laissez les bons temps rouler is a point of cultural pride and identity, often appearing on decorations during Mardi Gras.
Examples in context
- Prends un verre, que la fête commence enfin.Have a drink, let the fun finally begin.
- Tout est prêt, que la fête commence !Everything is ready, let the festivities begin!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are at a housewarming party.
- GabrielLa musique est forte, que la fête commence !The music is loud, let the good times roll!
- LéaJe suis tellement contente d'être ici, Gabriel.I am so happy to be here, Gabriel.
- GabrielTu veux danser avec moi ?Do you want to dance with me?
- LéaOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “let the good times roll” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fête, la, les, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
