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Posted on 11/24/21 at 9:41 am to S
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Big-O
I always envisioned some Cajun discovering this lake and saying, in a very strong Cajun accent, ”That’s a big o’l lake there. I think I’ll call it Lake Bigeaux.”
Posted on 11/24/21 at 10:12 am to 0x15E
I’ve always wondered the same thing.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 10:29 am to 0x15E
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1. “bee-zhjou” (almost like bee-shoe)
Posted on 11/24/21 at 10:55 am to 0x15E
Almost but not quite like “bijou”. Like someone else said: bee zhoo or bee shoe.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:26 am to 0x15E
Lake Bee-zhjou is how it is properly pronounced.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:36 am to Kadjin
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We’re Also 400+ years removed from France and we’ve retained 80% of the language almost perfectly, I’d say that’s quite impressive.
meah, i don't know about that. i haven't met any people under 70ish in louisiana who speak french fluently.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:41 pm to S
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Big-O
Though im sure it has some locally flubbed pronunciation like LeCompte=LaCount
Yes to both
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:44 pm to S
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Big-O
Though im sure it has some locally flubbed pronunciation like LeCompte=LaCount
Yes to both
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