How to Say “Brother” in Haitian Creole

By Wanda Isabella • Updated October 16, 2026

frè

family, Haitian Creole

In Haitian Creole, "brother" is frè. The word for "sister" is sè.

Friends also call each other frè m as a warm way to say "my brother".

Meaning: male sibling (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The pronoun follows the noun: frè mwen or the short frè m.

Did you know?

Frè comes from French frère.

Examples in context

Mwen gen yon frè.
I have a brother.
Frè m rete lakay.
My brother stays home.

Example conversation

A girl talks about her family.

Rozli

Ou gen frè?
Do you have a brother?
Maria

Wi, mwen gen yon frè ak yon sè.
Yes, I have a brother and a sister.
Rozli

Frè ou rele kijan?
What is your brother called?

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About The Author

Wanda Isabella

Bonjour, it's Wanda here! When I'm not deep-diving into the richness of Creole language, you'll find me humming tunes to Kabrit, my pet pig, or savouring some sumptuous boulette de riz blanc. I have an insatiable love for dabbling with words — from everyday phrases to the cheeky slangs. Want to say 'I Love You' in Creole? Mon chè, you're at the right place. So, sit tight because the beauty of our shared Creole passion is in its unhurried charm. Here's to exploring, laughing, and learning together. Alo, zanmi! Bisou!

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