Neufs (en. New)
/nœf/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been made recently.
She bought a new car.
Elle a acheté une voiture neuve.
Refers to a building that has never been inhabited.
They moved into a new apartment.
Ils ont emménagé dans un appartement neuf.
Indicates a novelty.
He proposed a new idea for the project.
Il a proposé une idée neuve pour le projet.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'novus', meaning new.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a new product
A product that has never been used.
un produit neuf
to be in new condition
To be in good condition, like new.
être dans le neuf
new merchandise
Merchandise recently manufactured.
marchandise neuve
new house
Newly constructed house.
maison neuve
Related Words
renew
To replace something with a new one.
renouveler
new
Form of 'new' before a vowel.
nouvel
replace
To substitute something with a new thing.
remplacer
Slang Meanings
In fashion jargon, refers to a trendy piece of clothing.
This outfit is really new!
Cette tenue est vraiment neuve!
Refers to something trendy or stylish.
Look at this watch, it's new!
Regarde cette montre, elle est neuve!