Neuve (en. New)

[nœv]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that has just been made or that has never been used.

I bought a new car.

J'ai acheté une voiture neuve.

By extension, refers to a person who is new in a specific context.

She is the new employee; she is very new here.

Elle est la nouvelle employée, elle est très neuve ici.

Refers to something that has not yet been changed or altered.

This building is new; it has just been built.

Ce bâtiment est neuf, il vient d'être construit.

The word 'neuve' comes from the Latin 'novus', which means 'new'.

in like-new condition

in perfect condition, as if it were new.

dans un état neuf

feeling of novelty

the sensation of an experience or object that is recent.

sentiment de nouveauté

new

adjective meaning 'new' or 'in an original state'.

neuf

innovative

introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

novateur

Refers to equipment or clothing in very good condition.

Look at my skateboard; it’s still new.

Regarde ma planche à roulettes, elle est encore neuve.

Used to refer to someone who is naive or innocent.

Stop taking him for a fool; he's not that naive.

Arrête de le prendre pour un bleu, il n'est pas si neuf que ça.