bèl fi
Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "beautiful girl" is bèl fi. The adjective bèl comes before the noun, which is one of the few adjectives that do.
Use bèl fi to describe or compliment a girl. For a woman, the matching phrase is bèl fanm.
Meaning: attractive girl (noun)
Did you know?
- Bèl comes from French belle, and fi can mean both "girl" and "daughter".
Examples in context
- Ou se yon bèl fi.You are a beautiful girl.
- Bèl fi a ap chante.The beautiful girl is singing.
Example conversation
Two friends, Wilson and Daniel, notice a singer at a school concert.
- WilsonGade bèl fi a.Look at the beautiful girl.
- DanielWi, li ap chante byen.Yes, she is singing well.
- WilsonSe yon bèl fi.She is a beautiful girl.