| Term | Definition |
| le beignet | a doughnut |
| l'ecrivisse | crawfish |
| le gateau des rois | cake with baby hidden inside |
| le jambalaya | seafood risotto |
| le gumbo | a stew with rice, sausage, okra, and tomatoes |
| l'andouile | a type of sausage made of chitterlings |
| la caleche | a horse drawn carriage |
| le char | tank |
| le krewe | crew |
| le char | a parade float |
| le collier | necklace |
| le doublon | gold coin (thrown from floats) |
| le gobelet | a cup (thrown from floats) |
| le masque | mask |
| la coiffe | head dress |
| la plume | feather |
| les flambeaux | torch or flame |
| la couronne | crown |
| Cafe du Monde | landmark in Jackson Place (sells and known for beignet) |
| Le Quartier francais | French Quarter |
| Le Quartier des jardins | Garden District |