How to Say “Paper” in Haitian Creole

By Rosemary Rosie • Updated October 16, 2026

papye

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This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for "paper" is papye.

It is used for a sheet of paper and for documents in general. A sheet is yon fèy papye.

Meaning: material for writing (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

It sounds like "pah-PYEH".

Did you know?

Papye is the French papier spelled the Haitian way.

Examples in context

Ban m yon fèy papye.
Give me a sheet of paper.
Papye sa yo enpòtan.
These papers are important.

Example conversation

Student Gabrielle asks her classmate Luckner for something to write on.

Gabrielle

Ou gen papye?
Do you have paper?
Luckner

Wi, men yon fèy.
Yes, here is a sheet.
Gabrielle

Mèsi anpil.
Thanks a lot.

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About The Author

Rosemary Rosie

Bonjour! I am Rosemary, your go-to guide for all things Creole. My passion for language leads me to create comprehensive guides that make learning Creole accessible and fun. From expressing love and admiration to naming everyday items, I’ve written about it all in my articles. When not crafting linguistics posts, you may find me strumming my guitar or cooking up the perfect bowl of Haitian rice. Let's ki kote, or journey together, through the beautiful fusion that is Creole.

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