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đŸ€— Guianese Creole French Greetings for Everyday Life
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Hi Guianese Creole French learners! 😃


Do you want to learn how to say "Hello" in Guianese Creole French?


Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.


If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Guianese Creole French, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.


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Greetings

In Guyana, we say "good evening" (bonswĂš) from noon.

It seems that it's because the evening news is broadcast live at the beginning of the afternoon, the presenter says "good evening" so everyone does the same, a habit very hard to break.

English Guianese Creole French
General greeting (Hello) Bonjoure
Hello sir ; Good evening madam. Bonjou mouchĂ© ; bonswĂš madanm
General greeting A kouman
How are you? Sa to fé?
How are you ? A kouman to fika  ? (literally "how is it you are?")
What's up ? A kouman to fica ?
Bye Pli ta
What's up? Tout bĂšt bon ?, Ki nĂČv, Sinon ?
What do you do? Sa to ka fĂš ?
What's your name ? A kouman yĂ© ka rĂ©lĂ© to ?
My name is
 Yé ka rélé mo

I am
 Mo sa

How old are you ? Ki laj to gen ?
I have
 Mo gen
thank you or "big thank you" Mési ou Grémési
sorry Padon
Be well or be well! Maché byen! (literally "walk well")
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