chevrèt
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "shrimp" is chevrèt. This page covers Haitian Creole.
"The shrimp" is chevrèt la and "the shrimps" is chevrèt yo. It is used for the animal and for the food.
Meaning: shellfish (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word is not the same as French crevette, although the two are related in origin.
Did you know?
- The question word ki jan means "how" in Haitian Creole.
Examples in context
- Mwen vle manje chevrèt.I want to eat shrimp.
- Chevrèt yo fre jodi a.The shrimp are fresh today.
Example conversation
Chef Nicolas speaks to a customer, Mrs. Paul, at a seaside restaurant.
- NicolasNou gen chevrèt fre jodi a.We have fresh shrimp today.
- Madan PaulKi jan ou prepare yo?How do you prepare them?
- NicolasNan sòs, ak diri.In a sauce, with rice.
