Bonjou
everyday, Martinique
In Martinican Creole, the French-based language of Martinique, you say Bonjou for "hello" during the day. Friends also say Salut.
Meaning: greeting (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjou | everyday, Martinique |
| Salut | casual |
Bonjou is the polite greeting for anyone, and in Martinique it is customary to greet people you meet before asking for anything.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Martinican Creole is spelled bonjou, while French is bonjour. It is a separate language from French and from Haitian Creole.
Did you know?
- Martinican Creole developed from French in the Caribbean and is still widely spoken on Martinique alongside French.
Examples in context
- Bonjou, mesyé.Hello, sir.
- Salut, Odile.Hi, Odile.
Example conversation
Marcel and Odile meet near the market in Fort-de-France.
- MarcelBonjou, Odile.Hello, Odile.
- OdileBonjou, Marcel.Hello, Marcel.
- MarcelSalut.Hi.
