English–French

“creole” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁeɔl/

Example

Il parle créole.

He speaks Creole.

Illustration for créole (creole)

How to say “creole” in French

“Creole” in French is créole.

A community language formed through contact between different language groups, developing distinct local forms over time.

Full entry for créole: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with créole

La langue créole se transmet souvent oralement.

The Creole language is often passed down orally.

Tips for using créole

  • In Il parle créole, the language name appears without an article, while a specific variety normally takes le, as in le créole haïtien.

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