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

By Rosemary Rosie • Updated October 16, 2026

mèkredi

noun, Haitian Creole

In Haitian Creole, Wednesday is mèkredi. It comes from French mercredi.

Use it alone for "on Wednesday": Mèkredi mwen lib means "On Wednesday I am free".

Meaning: third day of the week (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

Say mèkredi as "meh-kreh-DEE".

What mistakes should you avoid?

Keep the accent on è. Writing mekredi is not the standard spelling.

Did you know?

French mercredi becomes mèkredi in Creole, with the r dropped and the è marked.

Examples in context

Mèkredi mwen lib.
On Wednesday I am free.
Jodi a se mèkredi.
Today is Wednesday.
N a wè mèkredi.
See you Wednesday.

Example conversation

Two friends, Rachel and Denis, set a time to meet.

Rachel

Kilè nou ka rankontre?
When can we meet?
Denis

Mèkredi apremidi.
Wednesday afternoon.
Rachel

Dakò, n a wè mèkredi.
Okay, see you Wednesday.

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Rosemary Rosie

Bonjour! I am Rosemary, your go-to guide for all things Creole. My passion for language leads me to create comprehensive guides that make learning Creole accessible and fun. From expressing love and admiration to naming everyday items, I’ve written about it all in my articles. When not crafting linguistics posts, you may find me strumming my guitar or cooking up the perfect bowl of Haitian rice. Let's ki kote, or journey together, through the beautiful fusion that is Creole.

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