larjen

Louisiana Creole

Alternative forms

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
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