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Je chèch
Meaning
Acting brazenly, shamelessly, or deceptively while pretending to be innocent.
Depending on the context, it may describe someone who lies, denies wrongdoing, plays dumb, or acts as though they have done nothing wrong.
Translation: Brazen; shameless; playing innocent
Literal Meaning: Dry eyes
Example 1
Li fè je l chèch lè m te mande l kiyès ki te pran lajan an.
He played innocent when I asked him who had taken the money.
Example 2
Mikerlande fè je chèch lè pwofesè a la. Men dèyè do pwofesè a, li manke tout moun dega.
Mikerlande pretends to be innocent when the teacher is present. However, behind the teacher's back, she mistreats everyone.
How Do I Say “Dry Eyes” in Haitian Creole?
If you are referring literally to dry eyes, you can still say je chèch.
The surrounding words and the situation will usually make it clear whether je chèch refers to physically dry eyes or describes someone who is acting brazenly or pretending to be innocent.