Bòn fèt Drapo Ayisyen
greeting, Haitian Creole
The Haitian Creole greeting is Bòn fèt Drapo Ayisyen, literally "good Haitian Flag feast". Shortened, Bòn fèt Drapo is just as common.
Meaning: greeting for Haitian Flag Day on May 18 (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bòn fèt Drapo Ayisyen | greeting, Haitian Creole |
| Bòn fèt Drapo | greeting, short |
Because the flag holiday is Haitian already, most people leave Ayisyen out. Add it when you want to be explicit, for instance on a message to people outside Haiti.
When do people say it?
May 18 is also Haitian University Day, and schools and communities in the diaspora hold parades and ceremonies.
Did you know?
- The Haitian flag is blue and red, and its coat of arms carries the motto L'union fait la force, "unity makes strength".
Examples in context
- Bòn fèt Drapo Ayisyen!Happy Haitian Flag Day!
- Mwen fyè de drapo Ayisyen an.I am proud of the Haitian flag.
- Viv Ayiti!Long live Haiti!
Example conversation
Cousins Stéphane and Lucie send each other greetings on May 18.
- StéphaneBòn fèt Drapo Ayisyen, kouzin!Happy Haitian Flag Day, cousin!
- LucieMèsi. Ou menm tou!Thanks. You too!
- StéphaneNou pral mete rad ble ak wouj.We will wear blue and red.
