How to Say “Calm Down” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

Kalme ou

everyday, Haitian Creole

In Haitian Creole "calm down" is Kalme ou, from French calmer. It is a reflexive command meaning "calm yourself". It is also called Kalme w.

Meaning: ask someone to relax (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Calm Down” in Creole
Creole	Note
Kalme ou	everyday, Haitian Creole
Kalme w	spoken short form

Say Kalme ou to someone who is upset or excited. A softer way is to add tanpri for "please".

Did you know?

Kalme comes from French calmer.

Examples in context

Kalme ou, tanpri.
Calm down, please.
Kalme ou, tout bagay anfòm.
Calm down, everything is fine.
Li bezwen kalme li.
He needs to calm down.

Example conversation

Brother Dieudonné tries to calm his sister Fabiola, who just lost her keys.

Fabiola

Mwen pa jwenn kle m yo!
I cannot find my keys!
Dieudonné

Kalme ou.
Calm down.
Dieudonné

Nou pral chèche yo ansanm.
We will look for them together.

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About The Author

Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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