Ou bèl
everyday
To tell someone they look good in Haitian Creole, say Ou bèl, "you are beautiful". Ou anfòm means you look well and in good shape.
Meaning: a compliment on someone's appearance (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Ou bèl | everyday |
| Ou anfòm | looking fit and well |
Add anpil for emphasis: Ou bèl anpil jodi a, "you look really good today".
Which one should you use?
Ou bèl is about looks and works for anyone. Ou anfòm is often said to someone who looks healthy or rested.
Did you know?
- Ou menm tou means "you too" and is the usual way to return a compliment.
Examples in context
- Ou bèl anpil jodi a!You look really good today!
- Ou anfòm, monchè!You look great, man!
Example conversation
Old friends Marie and Yolande meet at a wedding in Boston.
- MarieYolande! Ou bèl anpil!Yolande! You look so good!
- YolandeMèsi, ou menm tou!Thank you, you too!
- MarieSa fè lontan.It has been a long time.
