cheri
endearment, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. The usual way to say "babe" to a partner is cheri, from French chéri. Bebe, from "baby", is also used as a pet name between couples.
Meaning: affectionate name for a partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| cheri | endearment, Haitian Creole |
| Bebe | endearment, casual |
Cheri can be added to a greeting or a sentence, as in Bonswa, cheri. It is warm and affectionate, so it fits a partner or someone very close.
Which one should you use?
Bebe is also the ordinary word for a baby, so context tells you whether it is a pet name or a real infant.
Did you know?
- Cheri comes from French chéri and is used in Haitian Creole for loved ones.
Examples in context
- Mwen renmen ou, bebe.I love you, babe.
- Ki jan ou ye, cheri?How are you, babe?
Example conversation
Marc greets his girlfriend Nadia when he comes home from work.
- MarcBonswa, cheri.Good evening, babe.
- NadiaBonswa, Marc. Ki jan ou ye?Good evening, Marc. How are you?
- MarcMwen byen, mèsi.I am fine, thanks.
