French Louisiana

The term French Louisiana (French: Louisiane française [lwizjan fʁɑ̃sɛz], Louisiana Creole: Lwizyàn françé) refers to two distinct regions:

• First, to historic French Louisiana, comprising the massive, middle section of North America claimed by France during the 17th and 18th centuries; and,
• Second, to modern French Louisiana, which stretches across the southern extreme of the present-day State of Louisiana.
• Often called Acadia, Cajun Country, or Creole Country

Each term has been in use for many years.