frè m
noun phrase, everyday
To say "my brother" in Haitian Creole, use frè m. Frè mwen is the full form with the same meaning.
Meaning: my brother (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| frè m | noun phrase, everyday |
| frè mwen | noun phrase, neutral |
The short m after the noun is the normal spoken form. People write frè mwen when they want it to look complete.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive follows the noun. Frè w is "your brother", frè l is "his brother" or "her brother" and frè nou is "our brother".
Did you know?
- Sè m is "my sister" and follows the same pattern as frè m.
Examples in context
- Mwen pral wè frè m demen.I am going to see my brother tomorrow.
- Frè w la?Is your brother here?
Example conversation
Two classmates talk before class, Kettly and Manuel.
- KettlyManuel, ou gen frè?Manuel, do you have a brother?
- ManuelWi, frè m rele Andre.Yes, my brother is called Andre.
- KettlyLi pi gran pase w?Is he older than you?
