II.- English Section

How to Search the Dictionary

About This Dictionary
The Haiti-Référence Creole Dictionary is a free trilingual dictionary containing over 15,000 Haitian Creole words and expressions with translations in English and French. Each entry may include example sentences, synonyms, and antonyms to help you understand context.
Step-by-Step: How to Search
- Go to the dictionary
Visit haiti-reference.com and navigate to the Diksyonè / Dictionary section. - Type your word — In the search box, type the Creole, English, or French word you want to look up.
- Select the language
Check the radio button matching the language of your word (Kreyòl, English, or French). This helps the dictionary find the right entry. - Click « Chache / Search / Recherche »
Press the search button to display matching results. - Read the entry
Each result shows the word, its translation(s), an example sentence when available, and sometimes synonyms or antonyms.
What You’ll Find in Each Entry
- Kreyòl headword
- English translation
- French translation
- Part of speech (noun, verb, adj…)
- Example sentence in context
- Synonyms (mo ki sanble)
- Antonyms (mo ki opoze)
- Regular updates & new words
Bilingual Quick Reference — Kreyòl /English/ Français
| Kreyòl | English | Français |
|---|---|---|
| Chache | Search | Recherche |
| Mo | Word | Mot |
| Lang | Language | Langue |
| Tradiksyon | Translation | Traduction |
| Ekzanp | Example | Exemple |
| Sinonim | Synonym | Synpny,e |
| Antonim | Antonym | Antonyme |
| Lèt | Letter (of alphabet) | Lettre (de l’alphabet) |
| Diksyonè | Dictionary | Dictionnaire |
| Rezilta | Result(s) | Résultat(s) |
Tips for Better Results
- If a word has no results, try a simpler root form (remove -syon, -man endings).
- Haitian Creole does not use accents consistently: try both accented and unaccented versions.
- Use English or French to look up a Creole word you don’t know yet.
- The dictionary is updated weekly: check back for new entries.
- Entries are listed in lowercase: search in lowercase for best results.
If you’re not sure of the spelling, use the A–Z letter links to browse all entries starting with that letter.
Date de création: 9 juillet 2026
Date de révision : 14 juillet 2026
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