How to Say “June” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

jen

standard, Haitian Creole

This page covers Haitian Creole. The month of June is jen.

Months are not capitalized in Haitian Creole. You say nan mwa jen for "in the month of June".

Meaning: the sixth month of the year (noun)

Which one should you use?

The month name is close to French juin. The nearby months are me (May) and jiyè (July).

Did you know?

Haitian Creole names for the months are mostly shortened forms of the French ones, such as jen from juin.

Examples in context

Anniversè mwen se nan mwa jen.
My birthday is in June.
Lekòl fini nan jen.
School ends in June.

Example conversation

Two friends, Sandra and Kervens, plan a trip.

Sandra

Kilè nou ka vwayaje?
When can we travel?
Kervens

Nan mwa jen.
In June.
Sandra

Bon, mwen dakò.
Good, I agree.

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Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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