Neuf (en. Nine)

[nœf]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that is still unused, that has just appeared.

I bought a new smartphone.

J'ai acheté un neuf smartphone.

Refers to a product that has not been used or that is in pristine condition.

This car is still new.

Cette voiture est encore neuve.

Refers to something that is different and has been recently introduced.

We need fresh ideas for this project.

Nous avons besoin d'idées neuves pour ce projet.

From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'.

A new product

An item that has just been made or that has never been used.

Un produit neuf

To have a fresh mind

To have new and original ideas.

Avoir un esprit neuf

To feel new

To feel full of energy and freshness, like after a good night's sleep.

Se sentir neuf

nine days

A period of nine days that can refer to a deadline or event.

neuf jours

nine months

The gestation period of a human pregnancy, often used in the context of babies.

neuf mois

nine hours

Reference to time; a moment of the day.

neuf heures

New as something cool or fashionable.

This shoe model is really trendy right now.

Ce modèle de chaussures est vraiment neuf en ce moment.

New in the sense of fresh or recent in the context of experiences.

This bar is brand new, it just opened.

Ce bar est tout neuf, il vient d'ouvrir.