There are three official languages in Seychelles: Creole (a lilting, French-based patois), English and French. Many Seychellois also speak fluent Italian or German. Below are some useful Creole phrases:
Below are some useful Creole phrases:
English
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Creole
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Hello
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Bonzour
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Goodbye
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Orevwar
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How are you?
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Ki dir?
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Thank you
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Mersi
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Where?
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Kote?
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Please
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Silvouple
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No
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Non
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Yes
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Wi
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I don’t understand
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Mon pa konpran
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I like it
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Mon kontan
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How are you?
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Konman sava?
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What is this?
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Kisisa?
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