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

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

renmen

everyday, Haitian Creole

This page covers Haitian Creole. To like something is renmen, the same verb that also means "love".

Meaning: to enjoy or find pleasing (verb)

Which one should you use?

Context decides the strength. Mwen renmen mango is "I like mango", while Mwen renmen ou to a person means "I love you".

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb has no ending, so renmen stays the same for every person.

Did you know?

Haitian Creole uses one verb, renmen, for both liking and loving, so tone and context carry the difference.

Examples in context

Mwen renmen mizik.
I like music.
Ou renmen manje a?
Do you like the food?

Example conversation

Two coworkers, Judith and Alix, talk at lunch.

Judith

Ou renmen diri a?
Do you like the rice?
Alix

Wi, mwen renmen li anpil.
Yes, I like it a lot.
Judith

Mwen kontan tande sa.
I am glad to hear that.

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About The Author

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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