Haitian Creole Conversations, Lesson 05
Conversation: Talking About Family
Talk about family with simple questions and answers.
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fanmi mwen
1. Conversations focus #
This dialogue reuses family vocabulary and possession after the noun.
Pronunciation guide: fanmi = fahn-mee; gen = gehn; frè = freh.
2. How to use it #
Use Ou gen…? for do you have, and answer with Mwen gen….
3. Conversations building blocks #
Keep the dialogue personal but neutral.
| Creole dialogue | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A: Ou gen frè? | Oo gehn freh | Do you have a brother? |
| B: Wi, mwen gen yon frè. | Wee, mwen gehn yon freh | Yes, I have one brother. |
| A: Ou gen sè? | Oo gehn seh | Do you have a sister? |
| B: Non, mwen pa gen sè. | Non, mwen pah gehn seh | No, I do not have a sister. |
4. Interactive practice station #
Coming soonInteractive practice is being prepared.
Come back soon for the exercise.