creole

Example Sentences

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He spoke Creole at home and learned English at school.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The book he writes about Lalo develops his thesis that Creole culture embodies the “collective spirit” needed to heal a country riven by racial division and civil strife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He has Creole roots through family members from New Orleans.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

We started with turtle soup at the classic Creole restaurant Galatoire’s, and ended seven hours later on the curb a few blocks down, sweaty and triumphant in rumpled suits and cocktail dresses.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2025

“I am an American journalist,” Emilie said in breathless Creole.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat