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    Martinique Creole expressions

Born in the first half of the 17th century, the Creole language is a vibrant mosaic. The legacy of the Amerindians was joined by the dialects of French colonists, West Africans, and later coolies from India and China. Creole expressions, some of which have existed for centuries, have enriched the language and become fully integrated into the local culture, lifestyle, and linguistics. Click on the title to read the translation and explanation.a vibrant





                                        
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
Mom
Placed at the beginning or end of a sentence, the expression Manman is used to express astonishment.
"Manman sa bon!" means "It's really good".

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
Mask mold
Is said of a person so ugly that one can think that his face was used as a mold to make a horrible carnival mask.



                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
I'm someone from Ducos.
I'm from Ducos

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
Which side are you on?
Where are you from?

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
No problem
"Everything is fine" or "OK".



                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
Pass a little juice over me
Sip a juice

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
What's yours is yours, what's not yours is not yours
Don't touch what isn't yours.



                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
What did you do?
How are you?

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
What is it?
Expression for asking about something (an object), asking what it is.

                  

      

    

                                    
    

      

        
      

      

        

                      
That's what
Used to confirm an assertion when you are absolutely sure of its veracity. Sé sa menm leaves no room for doubt.