Seychelles has three official languages - Creole, French and English. Creole is a French-based language that developed in many of France’s overseas teritories: the Indian Ocean islands of Seychelles, Mauritius and Reunion, Tahiti, Martinique and even Lousiana. Regional differences developed both in accents and vocabulary; Seychelles’ Creole has both Arabic and Swahili influences. However, they are similar enough for Creole spoken by a Seychellois to be understood by a Cajun from Louisiana. Much of the spelling and pronunciation of Creole is phonetic. When reading it, you will probably find it easier to understand if you speak the words out loud.
		If you click on any of the samples below, you will here the creole, the very first sample may take a little time to come up, but the next ones you click on will be heard quick.

English	Kreol	Française
Where is the Hotel?	Kote Lotel silvouple?	Où est l’hotel?
Good Morning	Bonzour	Bonjour
Good afternoon	Bon apremidi	Bon après-midi
Good evening	Bonswar	Bonsoir
Please come in	Antre silvouple	Veuillez entrer
Please sit down	Asize silvouple	Veuillez vous asseoir
Where do you come from?	Kote ou sorti	D’où venez vous?
I come from.........	Mon sorti..........	Je viens de ...
What is your name?	Ki manyer ou apele?	Comment vous appelez vous?
My name is.......	Mon apel.............	Je m’appelle ....
Can you speak Creole?	Ou kapab koz Kreol?	Pouvez vous parler créole?
Only a little	Enm ti gin	Un tout petit peu.
How do you find Seychelles?	Ki manyer ou war Sesel?	Comment trouvez vous les Seychelles?
I like it here	Mon kontan isi	J’aime bien.
The weather is hot, isn’t it?	Letan i so, en?	Il fait chaud, n’est ce pas?
Where are you going?	Kote ou pe ale?	Où allez vous?
I am going to........	Mon pe al ..........	Je vais à ...
Please stop here	Arete isi silvouple	Arrêtez ici, s’il vous plaît
How much?	Konbyen?	Ca coûte combien?
Wait a minute	Esper en moman	Attendez un moment
I have to get change	Fodre mon ganny larzan sanze	J’ai besoin de monnaie
Excuse me	Eskiz mwan	Excusez moi
Where is the toilet?	Kote kabinen silvouple?	Où sont les toilettes?
In the back	Deryer	Au fond
Where may I get a drink?	Kote mon kapab ganny en bwar?	Où est ce que je peux trouver à boire?
One cup of Coffee	En tas Kafe	Une tasse de café
Where is the bus stop?	Kote Bus Stop i ete?
Can I have my bill, please?	Mon kapab ganny mon bill silvouple?
Thank you	Mersi	Merci