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Je chèch
Meaning
Making lies or acting deceitfully all while acting innocent or playing dumb.
Translation: Fake tears
Literal Meaning: Eyes dry
Example 1
Li fè Je l chèch lè m te mande l kiyès ki te pran lajan an.
He played dumb when I asked him who stole the money.
Example 2
Mikerlande fè je chèch lè pwofesè a la. Men dèyè do l, li manke tout moun dega.
Mikerlande pretends to be innocent when the teacher is here. But, behind her back, she gives everyone problems.
So, How Do I Actually Say 'Dry Eyes' in Creole?
Now if you want to say "dry eyes" in Haitian Creole without referring to deceit, you can still say je chèch.
It depends on the context. You can show what you mean by your emotions and the words you use before and after je chèch. So, don't worry too much about using it correctly.