larjen

Louisiana Creole

Alternative forms

• larjon

Etymology

Derived from French l’ (“the”) + French argent (“money”), with the definite article re-analyzed as part of the noun. Effectively the same word as its homophone larjên (“silver”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laɾˈʒɑ̃/
• Rhymes: -ɑ̃
• Homophone: larjên

Noun

larjen

1. money

Derived terms

• fé larjen (“to make money”)
• gro largen (“a lot of money”)

 

See also

Colors in Louisiana Creole · koulær-yé (layout · text)

blan	gri	nwa, nwar
rouj	zoranj; brun, maron	jonn, jònn
	vè, vèr, vær, væt	vè fonsé
sèrsèl		blé, ble
vyolé, vyolèt	lila	ròz, roz