Fè silans
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "be quiet" is Fè silans. The stronger Fèmen bouch ou means "shut your mouth".
Meaning: asking someone to stop talking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Fè silans | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Fèmen bouch ou | rude |
Fè silans is fine for a parent or a teacher. Fèmen bouch ou is rude.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Add tanpri for "please" to soften it.
Did you know?
- Silans comes from French silence.
Examples in context
- Fè silans, tanpri.Be quiet, please.
- Fèmen bouch ou!Shut your mouth!
Example conversation
A mother talks to her child at home.
- ManmanFè silans, bebe a ap dòmi.Be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
- PititDakò, manman.Okay, mother.
- ManmanMèsi, pitit mwen.Thanks, my child.
