Ravi pou m rankontre w
phrase, polite
To say "nice to meet you" in Haitian Creole, say Ravi pou m rankontre w. Mwen kontan rankontre w means "I am glad to meet you".
Meaning: greeting when meeting someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Ravi pou m rankontre w | phrase, polite |
| Mwen kontan rankontre w | phrase, everyday |
Say it right after you hear someone's name. The first version fits first meetings with adults and the second is warm and relaxed.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ravi means "delighted", rankontre is "to meet" and w is the short form of ou, "you".
Did you know?
- Ravi comes from the French ravi, "delighted".
Examples in context
- Mwen kontan rankontre w.I am glad to meet you.
- Mwen rele Paul. Ravi pou m rankontre w.My name is Paul. Nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Paul is introduced to his friend's sister Claudine at a party.
- PaulBonswa, mwen rele Paul.Good evening, my name is Paul.
- ClaudineBonswa, mwen se Claudine.Good evening, I am Claudine.
- PaulRavi pou m rankontre w.Nice to meet you.
