konpè

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French compère (“partner; accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Latin compater, compatrem (“godfather”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kõˈpɛ/

Noun

konpè

  1. mister, sir
  2. godfather

Usage notes

Used especially in rural areas respectfully and formally with surname or other name of deference; informally indicates friendship

Synonyms

  • (formal form of address): mesye

Coordinate terms

References

  • Targète, Jean; Urciolo, Raphael (1993), Haitian Creole-English Dictionary‎[1], Dunwoody Press, →ISBN, page 99
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