Language Translation
Haiti’s official languages are Creole and French. The management staff of the First Fruit guest house has fluency in French, English and Creole. If you require translation during the course of your stay, please speak with the manager on duty.
If you are interested in learning Creole, lessons can be arranged for an appropriate fee.

Introduction to Creole
Creole is a phonetic language. Here are a few common phrases to help you begin!
English phrase / Creole translation
Good morning / Bonjour
Good afternoon / Bonswa
How are you? / Kijan ou ye?
What’s your name? / Kijan ou relé?
I am not too bad, I am fine / Mwen pa pi mal, mwen byen.
My name is……. I am from… / Mwen relé………. mwen soti………
It’s nice to meet you / Mwen kontan fe konesans ou
Pardon? / Kisa?
I don’t understand / Mwen pa konpran-n
See you later! / Na we pita
What are you doing? / Sa ou ap fe la?
How much is that? / Konbyen pou sa?

Dress Code for Church
It is not necessary to go church on Sunday when you are in Haiti. If you wish to go to church, please bring your church clothes:

• Skirts & T-shirt /dresses below the knee for Girl’s clothes
• Pants and T-shirt or shirt and ties for guy’s clothes.