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Bal
Bal is the French word for a formal dance or ball and appears in many Carnival traditions.
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Carnival Knowledge, Preserved
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Krewe
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Courir
Courir is the French word meaning 'to run' and, in Carnival, refers to the rural Cajun Courir de Mardi Gras celebration.
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Laissez les bons temps rouler
A French expression meaning 'Let the good times roll,' widely associated with Louisiana celebrations and Carnival.
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Louisiana French Terms
French words and expressions that have become part of Louisiana Carnival culture.
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Masque
Masque is the French word for mask and also refers to masked festivities associated with Carnival.
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Reine
Reine is the French word for 'Queen' and is used in Louisiana Carnival traditions.
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Roi
Roi is the French word for 'King' and appears in many Carnival names, traditions, and ceremonies.
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