New (en. New)

/njuː/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has just been created or purchased.
I bought a new car.
J'ai acheté une nouvelle voiture.
Which has never been known before.
It is a new scientific discovery.
C'est une nouvelle découverte scientifique.
Which is different from what already exists.
They introduced a new product to the market.
Ils ont introduit un nouveau produit sur le marché.

Etymology

From Old English 'niw' or 'neowe', of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

again
Once again.
à nouveau
new generation
A modern or innovative generation.
nouvelle génération
new horizons
New possibilities or opportunities.
nouveaux horizons

Related Words

novelty
Quality of what is new.
nouveauté
newborn
Child who has just been born.
nouveau-né
innovation
Introduction of something new.
innovation

Slang Meanings

Current or popular trend.
This music style is really 'new' right now.
Ce style de musique est vraiment 'new' en ce moment.
Something fresh and exciting.
This movie is super 'new', I recommend it.
Ce film est super 'new', je te le recommande.