How to begin and end a letter in Haitian Creole

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29 Jiyè 2011

July 29th, 2011

          Start letter with

          Monchè Jean My dear John

          Machè Jeanne My dear Jane

          Gwo kout chapo Hello! (Hats off!)

          Onè… Respè! Hello! (Honor and respect)

          Pou zanmi mwen, Jean To my friend, John

          Cheri mwen, My darling,

          Cheri kè mwen, To the darling of my heart
          Jackie cheri Dear Jackie

State the purpose of the letter.

Mwen kontan gen chans ekri ou jodi a.

I'm glad to have the chance to write to you today.

Mwen sonje w anpil.

I miss you so much

Lè mwen wè w ankò, na pase plis tan ansanm.

When I see you again, we'll spend more time together

Etc…

          End letter with

          Avèk anpil lanmou, With lots of love,

          Avèk senserite, Sincerely,

          Zanmi ou, Your friend,

          Bondye beni w, God Bless you

          Menaj ou, Your sweetheart,

          Mwen renmen w, I love you,

          Map toujou renmen w, i will always love you

          Se pou gras Bondye avè w, God's grace be with you,

          Kenbe la, Keep it up,