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envie

Loanword

Meaning
A Cajun craving or longing.
Type
Loanword
Used in
Louisiana, Cajun Country
Source: LSU Cajun French-English Glossary

What does “envie” mean

In Cajun speech, envie is the pull toward something you want badly, especially food: an envie for boudin, crawfish, or a thing you have been thinking about all afternoon.

Where it's used

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