fwidmè
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "seafood" is fwidmè. This page covers Haitian Creole.
The word covers shellfish and other food from the sea. For fish alone, say pwason, and for shrimp, say chevrèt.
Meaning: fish and shellfish as food (noun)
Which one should you use?
It comes from French fruits de mer.
Did you know?
- Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, so fresh fish is common on the coast.
Examples in context
- Mwen renmen fwidmè.I like seafood.
- Restoran sa a gen bon fwidmè.This restaurant has good seafood.
Example conversation
Two friends, Ketly and Marcel, choose a restaurant by the sea.
- KetlyKi kote nou pral manje?Where are we going to eat?
- MarcelNan bò lanmè a, pou fwidmè.By the sea, for seafood.
- KetlySe yon bon lide.That is a good idea.
