Nouveau (en. New)

/nu.vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Said of something that did not exist before.

This technology is completely new.

Cette technologie est tout nouveau.

Said of a recent fashion or style.

This design is very new.

Ce design est très nouveau.

Refers to a person who has just arrived in a group or environment.

He is a new member of the team.

Il est un nouveau membre de l'équipe.

From Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'.

nouveau riche

A person who has recently acquired wealth, often considered ostentatious.

nouveau riche

New World

Refers to the territories of America, often in contrast to the Old World.

nouveau monde

to make something new

To introduce changes or innovations.

faire du nouveau

neuf

Said of an object that has never been used.

neuf

innovative

Introducing new things or innovations.

novateur

innovation

A significant change or improvement.

innovation

Term used to describe something trendy or fashionable.

This look is really new in the scene.

Ce look est vraiment nouveau dans le milieu.

Used to refer to people who try too hard to follow trends.

He is always changing to be new.

Il est toujours en train de changer pour être nouveau.