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Louisiana Creole words starting with “D”

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défenn

irregular verb
English:prohibit

défi

Noun
English:challenge

défin, pòv

adjective
English:late

“Used for deceased persons”

English:fault
Synonyms:defect

“Çé pa mô fòt.”

— It's not my fault.

“Çé un défo li gin.”

— It's a defect of his.

dégan

noun
English:gloves
Synonyms:glove
English:disguise
Synonyms:mask; hide; cover; conceal; mardi gras
Antonyms:reveal; show; demonstrate

“Piti-yé dégiz yé-mèmm pou Halloween.”

— Kids dress up in costumes for Halloween.