Bonjou bèl
sweet
To say good morning beautiful in Haitian Creole, say Bonjou bèl. To a partner, Bonjou cheri is just as common and very warm.
Meaning: a sweet morning greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjou bèl | sweet |
| Bonjou cheri | to a partner |
For extra warmth add mwen, as in Bonjou bèl mwen, "good morning, my beautiful".
What does it mean word for word?
Bonjou is "good morning" and bèl is "beautiful". In Haiti bonjou is used until about noon.
Did you know?
- After about noon Haitians switch from bonjou to bonswa, even in the early afternoon.
Examples in context
- Bonjou bèl mwen!Good morning, my beautiful!
- Bonjou cheri, ou dòmi byen?Good morning, darling, did you sleep well?
Example conversation
Fritz brings coffee to his wife Nathalie on a Sunday morning.
- FritzBonjou bèl!Good morning, beautiful!
- NathalieBonjou cheri. Mèsi pou kafe a.Good morning, darling. Thanks for the coffee.
- FritzAvèk plezi.With pleasure.
