laissez les bons temps rouler
Let the good times roll — NOLA's unofficial motto.
Definitions
The official cheers of Louisiana hedonism. Yelled before Mardi Gras parades, festivals, second lines and any excuse to crack a Sazerac. Pronounce it 'lay-zay lay bohn tohn roo-lay' and don't overthink the accent.
laissez les bons temps rouler In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
A literal Cajun French translation of the English idiom 'let the good times roll' — interestingly, the phrasing is more natural in English. Used on everything from beer cans to bumper stickers as a Louisiana brand.
People Also Ask
What does laissez les bons temps rouler mean?
It's Cajun French for 'let the good times roll', and it's New Orleans' unofficial motto.
How do you use laissez les bons temps rouler?
You hear it during Mardi Gras and celebrations, tossed out as a rallying cry to enjoy the moment.
Where does laissez les bons temps rouler come from?
It's a Louisiana Creole/Cajun French phrase, a direct translation of the English expression 'let the good times roll'.
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