How to Say “Good Job” in Haitian Creole

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Bon travay
everyday, Haitian Creole
To say "good job" in Haitian Creole, use Bon travay. Bravo is also common when you want to cheer someone on.
Meaning: praise for good work (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Good Job” in Creole
Creole Note
Bon travay everyday, Haitian Creole
Bravo praise

Say Bon travay to a coworker, student or friend who did something well. Add Felisitasyon for "congratulations" on a bigger success.

Which one should you use?

Bon travay praises the work done. Bravo is more like applause and fits performances and results.

Did you know?

  • The Creole travay comes from French travail.

Examples in context

  • Bon travay, zanmi m!
    Good job, my friend!
  • Bravo, ou reyisi.
    Bravo, you succeeded.
  • Felisitasyon pou travay ou.
    Congratulations on your work.

Example conversation

A teacher praises a student after a reading.

  1. Pwofesè

    Bon travay, Rachèl.
    Good job, Rachel.
  2. Rachèl

    Mèsi, pwofesè.
    Thank you, teacher.
  3. Pwofesè

    Kontinye konsa.
    Keep going like that.
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