Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler "Let the good times roll!" * Strokes by Red (2024)

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How to respond to "laissez les bon temps rouler"? ›

Did you know that when someone shouts “Laissez les bon temps rouler”, you should respond with “Oui, cher.” In English, this means “Yeah, you right.” Creating my artwork is one of my joyous adventures and the bons temps seem to always be present with life in my studio.

phrase meaning “let the good times roll.”

The phrase is a calque of the English phrase "let the good times roll", that is, a word-for-word translation of the English phrase into Louisiana French Creole. This phrase is often mentioned in Louisiana (especially New Orleans) and around the Gulf Coast where Mardi Gras is celebrated.

Laissez les bons temps rouler

French for let the good times roll, our motto here in New Orleans.

Laissez les bon temps rouler

This Cajun-French word directly translates to “let the good times roll.” Most often, you'll hear this word around Mardi Gras time and you'll definitely find it on everything from t-shirts to cutting boards.

”From the old Cajun (language), a toot-toot is something special, maybe your best girlfriend, your all, your everything,” Simien says. ”I got the idea from hearing my grandmother and the older folks use the word quite a bit. Especially when they saw a newborn baby.

Laissez les bons temps rouler [Lay say lay boh(n) toh(n) roo lay]: Let the good times roll. With more than 400 festivals each year, this saying embraces the fun-loving nature of Louisiana.

It was originally recorded by Louis Jordan in June 1946 and Decca released it later that year as one side of a double-sided hit with the brilliant, 'Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens'; both sides were a huge hit on the Juke Box Race Records chart.

"Bon Ton Roula" (alternatively "Bon Ton Roulet") is a zydeco-influenced blues song first recorded by Clarence Garlow in 1949. The following year, it became a hit, reaching number seven in Billboard magazine's Rhythm & Blues chart and introduced the style to a national audience.

Kawasaki's tagline, “Let the good times roll. ®”, is recognized worldwide.

What is a Fat Tuesday? ›

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the Christian fasting season of Lent, during which the consumption of such foods is avoided. Mardi Gras. Celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

“Pass a good time” Originating from the French form of pass, “pass a good time” is a phrase used by New Orleans natives when they feel it's time to start having a good time. It is a recklessly pursuing chant for pleasure and fun.

Sometimes you can say “hi!” to a New Orleanian, and they'll give you “awrite!” even though you didn't specifically inquire about how they're doing (or “where dey at”). Similarly, you can express salutations to someone by simply nodding, smiling, and saying “Awrite!”

When someone shouts "Laissez les bon temps rouler" you should respond with "Oui, cher." In English, this means "Yeah, you right." Whether this is legit or not, I actually really like it and fully intend on using it for the rest of Mardi Gras season. So let the good times roll! (...

"Laissez les bons temps rouler" is the official greeting.

It means "let the good times roll" in Cajun French.

Translation of "tout roule" in English. Adverb. everything's fine.

Translation of "laisse-moi rire" in English. Adverb. give me a break. let me laugh. that's a laugh.