How to Say “Summer” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

ete
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "summer" is ete. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Say nan ete for "in summer" and ete a for "the summer". The school holidays fall in this season, called vakans.
Meaning: hot season (noun)

Which one should you use?

The word comes from French été. Creole spelling drops the accent.

Did you know?

  • The word cho means hot in Haitian Creole, and frèt means cold.

Examples in context

  • Nan ete a li cho anpil.
    In the summer it is very hot.
  • Mwen renmen ete.
    I like summer.

Example conversation

Cousins Mathieu and Jessica plan their holidays.

  1. Mathieu

    Kisa ou pral fè ete sa a?
    What will you do this summer?
  2. Jessica

    M pral vizite fanmi m.
    I will visit my family.
  3. Mathieu

    Bon vakans!
    Have a good holiday!
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