anivèsè
Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "birthday" is anivèsè, from French anniversaire. Fèt means "party", and the greeting for a birthday is Bòn fèt!
Meaning: day of one's birth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| anivèsè | Haitian Creole |
| Fèt | party |
Say Bòn fèt! to wish someone a happy birthday. To ask when it is, say Ki jou anivèsè ou?
Did you know?
- Bòn fèt is the standard birthday wish and is also used for other celebrations like a saint's day.
Examples in context
- Anivèsè mwen se nan mwa me.My birthday is in May.
- Ki jou anivèsè ou?When is your birthday?
Example conversation
Colleagues Peterson and Marie talk at work.
- PetersonMarie, jodi a se anivèsè ou?Marie, is today your birthday?
- MarieWi.Yes.
- PetersonBòn fèt!Happy birthday!
