Bòn fèt Drapo
greeting, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole you say Bòn fèt Drapo for "happy Flag Day". The holiday is Haitian Flag and University Day, celebrated on May 18. It is also called Bòn fèt Drapo a.
Meaning: greeting for Flag Day on May 18 (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bòn fèt Drapo | greeting, Haitian Creole |
| Bòn fèt Drapo a | greeting |
Fèt means celebration or feast and drapo means flag. People say the greeting on May 18, and it is often combined with Viv Ayiti, "long live Haiti".
When do people say it?
The Haitian flag day marks the creation of the flag in 1803 at Arcahaie, when Jean-Jacques Dessalines tore the white from the French tricolor.
Did you know?
- Catherine Flon is remembered as the woman who sewed the first Haitian flag in 1803.
Examples in context
- Bòn fèt Drapo, tout moun!Happy Flag Day, everyone!
- Jodi a se fèt Drapo.Today is Flag Day.
- Nou fete Drapo ak fanmi nou.We celebrate Flag Day with our family.
Example conversation
Teacher Madan Joseph greets her class on the morning of May 18.
- Madan JosephBonjou timoun yo. Bòn fèt Drapo!Good morning, children. Happy Flag Day!
- Elèv yoBòn fèt Drapo, Madan!Happy Flag Day, ma'am!
- Madan JosephJodi a nou pral chante pou Ayiti.Today we will sing for Haiti.
