fèt
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The usual word for a party or celebration is fèt. You also hear pati in casual talk.
Meaning: celebration (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| fèt | everyday |
| pati | informal |
Fèt covers birthday parties, holidays and festivals. Someone who throws a party fè yon fèt.
Which one should you use?
Fèt is the traditional word for any celebration. Pati is more modern and tied to the idea of a gathering to dance and drink.
Did you know?
- Fèt is the same word as in fèt nasyonal, "national holiday".
Examples in context
- Nou pral fè yon fèt samdi.We are going to have a party on Saturday.
- Fèt la te bèl.The party was great.
Example conversation
Colleagues Yves and Natacha invite each other to a birthday.
- YvesOu vini nan fèt la samdi?Are you coming to the party on Saturday?
- NatachaWi, m ap la.Yes, I will be there.
- YvesBon, n ap wè.Good, see you there.
