Bonjou
everyday, Haitian Creole
Good morning in Haitian Creole is Bonjou. Haitians use it from the early hours until around noon, and it also works as a general daytime "hello".
Greet people with Bonjou when you enter a shop, meet a neighbor or answer a stranger. It is polite in every setting.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Which one should you use?
After midday people switch to Bonswa. Greeting is taken seriously, and walking into a room without it can seem impolite.
Did you know?
- The Creole bonjou comes from French bonjour.
Examples in context
- Bonjou, kijan ou ye?Good morning, how are you?
- Bonjou, madam.Good morning, ma'am.
- Bonjou tout moun.Good morning, everyone.
Example conversation
Early morning at a small shop.
- KliyanBonjou, mesye.Good morning, sir.
- MachannBonjou! Kijan ou ye?Good morning! How are you?
- KliyanMwen byen, mèsi.I am well, thank you.
