bèl
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for "pretty" is bèl. It is used for people, places and objects.
Bèl means beautiful and pretty. A very common compliment is ou bèl, "you are pretty".
Meaning: attractive (adjective)
How does it change in a sentence?
It can come before the noun, as in bèl kay, or after the verb se, as in li bèl.
Did you know?
- The feminine and masculine difference of French is gone in Haitian Creole, so bèl is the same for everyone.
Examples in context
- Ou bèl anpil.You are very pretty.
- Se yon bèl kay.It is a pretty house.
Example conversation
Two friends, Stephanie and Kettly, look at a dress in a shop window.
- StephanieGade rad sa a.Look at this dress.
- KettlyLi bèl anpil.It is very pretty.
- StephanieM ap eseye l.I will try it on.
