Èske ou pale angle?
neutral
In Haitian Creole, ask Èske ou pale angle? to mean "Do you speak English?" Here Creole means Haitian Creole. It is also called Ou pale angle?
Meaning: asking if someone speaks English (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Èske ou pale angle? | neutral |
| Ou pale angle? | casual |
You can shorten it to Ou pale angle? Answers are Wi for yes and Non for no.
Did you know?
- The Creole word for English, angle, comes from French anglais.
Examples in context
- Wi, mwen pale angle.Yes, I speak English.
- Non, mwen pa pale angle.No, I do not speak English.
Example conversation
A tourist, Sarah, asks a shopkeeper, Pierre, for help.
- SarahBonjou. Èske ou pale angle?Good morning. Do you speak English?
- PierreWi, yon ti kras.Yes, a little.
- SarahMèsi anpil.Thank you very much.
