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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,
