French Creole
Language Information
French Creole is a general name for the French-based creole languages, spoken in Haiti, Louisiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Dominica, St. Lucia, Mauritius, the Seychelles, and Réunion.
These creoles developed on plantations in the 17th and 18th centuries among enslaved Africans. Haitian Creole, with about 12 million speakers, is the largest creole language in the world.
These creoles developed on plantations in the 17th and 18th centuries among enslaved Africans. Haitian Creole, with about 12 million speakers, is the largest creole language in the world.
- Language Family
- Pidgin and Creole
French Creole Language Sample
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1
Haitian Creole French (Kreyol)
Tout moun fèt lib, egal ego pou diyite kou wè dwa. Nou gen la rezon ak la konsyans epi nou fèt pou nou aji youn ak lot ak yon lespri fwatènite.English translation
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Source: OHCHR translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights