How to Say “Have a Good Day” in Haitian Creole

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Bon jounen
everyday, Haitian Creole
To say "have a good day" in Haitian Creole, use Bon jounen. Jounen means "day" in the sense of the whole daytime.
Say it when you part from someone in the morning or during the day. A common pairing is Mèsi, bon jounen.
Meaning: wish for a good day (phrase)

How does it change in a sentence?

It is a short wish with no verb, just like English "good day".

Did you know?

  • The Creole jounen comes from French journée.

Examples in context

  • Bon jounen, zanmi m!
    Have a good day, my friend!
  • Bon jounen, mesye.
    Have a good day, sir.

Example conversation

A woman parts from a neighbor on the way to work.

  1. Nathalie

    Mwen pral travay. Bon jounen!
    I am off to work. Have a good day!
  2. Voizin

    Mèsi, bon jounen tou.
    Thanks, have a good day too.
  3. Nathalie

    A demen.
    See you tomorrow.
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