diff --git a/devel/gitolite/Makefile b/devel/gitolite/Makefile
index 899e7a34c64b..e35700af198f 100644
--- a/devel/gitolite/Makefile
+++ b/devel/gitolite/Makefile
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ OPTIONS_DEFINE=		CONTRIB DOCS GITUSER
 OPTIONS_DEFAULT=	CONTRIB
 OPTIONS_SUB=		yes
 
-CONTRIB_DESC=	Install additionnal contrib files
+CONTRIB_DESC=	Install additional contrib files
 GITUSER_DESC=	Create git user as gitolite provider
 
 GITUSER_VARS=	GROUPS=git \