How to Say “Hello” in Louisiana Creole

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Bonjou
everyday, Louisiana
The everyday way to say "hello" in Louisiana Creole is Bonjou. This page covers Louisiana Creole, the French-based language of Louisiana, not Haitian Creole.
Bonjou is used in the daytime with anyone, friends or strangers.
Meaning: greeting (interjection)

Is it said differently in some regions?

Louisiana Creole is close to the Creoles of the Caribbean but is a separate language. Its spelling varies from writer to writer.

Did you know?

  • Louisiana Creole is spoken mainly in St. Martin Parish and a few nearby communities.

Example conversation

Alfred greets a neighbor passing by his gate in St. Martin Parish.

  1. Alfred

    Bonjou, Mari.
    Hello, Mari.
  2. Mari

    Bonjou, Alfred.
    Hello, Alfred.
  3. Alfred

    Bonjou.
    Hello.
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