Like the other Caribbean Creoles, Saint Lucian French Creole combines a syntax of African and Carib origin with a vocabulary derived primarily from French. It is related to Haitian Creole, which has a number of distinctive features, but both are still mutually intelligible.
What ethnicity are people from Saint Lucia?
Ethnic groups Saint Lucia’s population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with a small Indo-Caribbean minority (3%). Members of other or unspecified ethnic groups, account for about 2% of the population.
What’s your name in Creole?
Kijan ou rele
Haitian Creole Phrases from the Video
| 1. Bonjou | Hello (before noon) |
|---|---|
| 2. Kijan ou rele? | What is your name? |
| 3. Mwen rele… | My name is… |
| 4. N a we! | See you later! |
Why do St Lucians speak French?
Although English is the original Language of St. Lucians, a larger percentage of the people speak French Patois. French Patois is as a result of the shared French Creole heritage and a combination of British and French domination during colonial years.
