Envie: The Cajun Word of the Day

Hi Readers:

Today's Cajun word of the day is "envie".  To have an "envie" is to desire or to crave something.  Used in a sentence, one would say I have an "envie" for some gumbo, or I've got the "envie" for some of mama's jambalaya.

It is a simple word with a very compelling connotation.  When one uses the word "envie" in a sentence, a true cajun will understand that you have an intense desire for something you probably haven't had in a while.  Especially when used to describe the desire for food, use the word "envie" when ordering from a local cajun restaurant and watch how fast your waitress gets your order in for you.  When you say you've got an "envie" to someone from Louisiana, it's like saying, "I gotta have it!"

If there are some cajun words or phrases you've heard that you'd like explained, just put a message up on this site and we'll get you some answers.  In the meantime, we hope you get the "envie" to come down and see us here in south Louisiana.  Come and pass a good time with some creole food and cajun dancing; and while you're here you can wet a line for some of the finest fishing in the world.

A Biento...