Translate Text & Files into Authentic Haitian Creole — AI-Powered Precision

Connect with the vibrant culture of Haiti and its diaspora using OpenL’s advanced Kreyòl translator. Seamlessly convert text, audio, and documents from 50+ languages into grammatically correct and natural-sounding Haitian Creole.

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  • Context-aware

    Idioms like "break a leg" stay human-natural.

Why Choose OpenL for Haitian Creole Translation?

Haitian Creole is a distinct language with its own grammar and official spelling. Our AI respects its West African roots and French lexical base.

  • Standardized Orthography

    Standardized Orthography

    Kreyòl has an official writing system. OpenL uses standard spelling (e.g., 'Kreyòl' not 'Creole', 'W' not 'Ou' where appropriate) to ensure your text looks professional and literate.

  • Tense Marker Precision

    Tense Marker Precision

    Unlike English, Kreyòl uses markers (te, ap, pral) before verbs to indicate time. OpenL correctly maps these to English tenses to avoid confusion about when events happened.

  • Idiom Handling

    Idiom Handling

    Haitian culture is rich in proverbs. OpenL recognizes idioms like 'Lave men, siye atè' (useless effort) and translates their meaning rather than a confusing literal conversion.

  • Confidentiality First

    Confidentiality First

    Crucial for medical and legal documents. Your data is processed via encrypted channels and is never stored, making OpenL a trusted tool for sensitive TPS or healthcare translations.

How to Use OpenL’s Haitian Creole Translator

  • Enter or paste your text

    Type or paste the text you want to translate into the input box.

  • Select languages

    Choose your source and target languages from the dropdown menus.

  • Get instant translation

    Click translate and receive your accurate translation in seconds.

Who Can Benefit from OpenL's Haitian Tools?

Essential for healthcare providers in Florida and NYC, NGOs operating in Port-au-Prince, immigration lawyers, and families staying connected.

  • Professionals

    Professionals

    Translate or draft replies for Slack threads and emails in your client's language.

  • Students & educators

    Students & educators

    Check foreign-language papers or sources in seconds.

  • Travellers

    Travellers

    Snap a menu or street sign - get an instant translation offline.

  • Content creators

    Content creators

    Caption Reels & Shorts for a global audience.

  • Cross-team workers

    Cross-team workers

    Conduct cross-border work without language barriers.

  • Customer service

    Customer service

    Help customer service workers communicate clearly and quickly.

Unlock Opportunities in the Haitian Community

Simplify your interactions with the largest Creole-speaking community in the world.

  • Medical Communication

    Medical Communication

    Translate patient instructions, intake forms, and health alerts to provide better care for Haitian patients in the diaspora.

  • Ad-Free Focus

    Ad-Free Focus

    Translate without distractions using our clean, professional interface—perfect for urgent field work or study.

  • Community Outreach

    Community Outreach

    Translate school notices, church bulletins, and community alerts to effectively reach Haitian parents and residents.

  • Mobile Accessibility

    Mobile Accessibility

    Access the tool from any device—smartphone or tablet—ideal for aid workers in the field or travelers in Cap-Haïtien.

Why OpenL Outperforms Standard Translators

Generic tools often treat Kreyòl as 'broken French'. OpenL recognizes it as a full, independent language.

  • No 'Frenchification'

    No 'Frenchification'

    Prevents the common error of inserting French grammar or spelling into Creole text, keeping the language authentic to how it is actually spoken in Haiti.

  • Definite Articles

    Definite Articles

    Kreyòl articles (la, a, lan, an, nan) go *after* the noun and change based on sound. OpenL applies the correct suffix automatically.

  • Pronoun Context

    Pronoun Context

    The word 'li' can mean he, she, or it. OpenL analyzes the sentence context to translate the gender correctly when converting back to English.

  • Respectful Tone

    Respectful Tone

    Ensures the tone is appropriate for the context, whether addressing an elder ('Granmoun') or chatting with friends.

Supported Files for Haitian Creole Translation

Translate professional documents while keeping the original layout, formatting, and tables intact.

Document Type
Examples
Document Type
Examples
Immigration
TPS applications, birth certificates, affidavits
Healthcare
Discharge papers, prescription labels, consent forms
Education
IEP reports, parent-teacher letters, report cards
NGO/Aid
Project proposals, field reports, safety manuals
Legal
Court notices, contracts, asylum statements
File Formats
.DOCX, .PDF, .PPTX, .XLSX (Layout preserved)
Images
Scanned IDs, handwritten notes, signs

Quick Facts About Haitian Creole

A French-based creole with strong West African (Fon/Ewe) grammatical roots.

Document Type
Examples
Category
Details
Language Family
French-based Creole
Primary Country
Haiti
Total Speakers
~12 Million (Haiti + USA, Canada, France, DR)
Official Status
Official language of Haiti alongside French since 1987.
Key Feature
Verbs do not conjugate; tense is shown by markers (te, ap, pral).
Vocabulary
Mostly French-derived, but grammar is distinctly African.

Essential English to Haitian Creole Phrases

Must-know words for visiting Haiti or Little Haiti.

Document Type
Examples
English
Haitian Creole
Hello
Bonjou (Morning) / Bonswa (Afternoon)
What's up?
Sak pase?
I'm good
N'ap boule (We are burning/living)
Thank you
Mèsi
Please
Souple
Excuse me
Eskize m
Yes / No
Wi / Non

Common French to Haitian Creole Phrases

Comparing the base language with the creole.

Document Type
Examples
French
Haitian Creole
Bonjour
Bonjou
Comment ça va ?
Kijan ou ye?
Merci beaucoup
Mèsi anpil
S'il vous plaît
Souple
Je suis
Mwen se
Moi
Mwen
Oui
Wi

Popular Spanish to Haitian Creole Phrases

Useful for the Dominican Republic border context.

Document Type
Examples
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Hola
Bonjou / Alo
Gracias
Mèsi
Por favor
Souple
¿Cómo estás?
Kijan ou ye?
Bien
Byen
Wi
No
Non

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