fanm
everyday, Haitian Creole
A plain "Creole" page most often means Haitian Creole, where "woman" is fanm. The same word also means "wife" in many sentences, and the context tells you which one is meant.
Fanm is neutral and polite. The article comes after the noun, so "the woman" is fanm nan or fanm lan depending on the last sound of the word.
Meaning: adult female person (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other creoles have their own words, so this page covers only Haitian Creole.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole became an official language of Haiti next to French in the 1987 constitution.
Examples in context
- Fanm sa a se manman m.This woman is my mother.
- Yon fanm ap tann ou.A woman is waiting for you.
Example conversation
Paul asks a neighbor about a visitor at the gate.
- PaulKi moun sa a?Who is this?
- VwazinSe yon fanm ki cheche ou.It is a woman looking for you.
- PaulMèsi, map vini.Thanks, I am coming.
