Nouveaux (en. New)

/nu.vø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that did not exist before.
The new apartments are very modern.
Les nouveaux appartements sont très modernes.
Refers to a person who has just arrived in a new environment.
The new students are integrating well into the class.
Les nouveaux élèves s'intègrent bien dans la classe.
Refers to recent trends.
The new clothing collections are very popular.
Les nouvelles collections de vêtements sont très populaires.

Etymology

From the Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

new horizons
New opportunities or perspectives.
nouveaux horizons
the newly wealthy
People who have recently become rich.
les nouveaux riches
new beginnings
Opportunities to start over.
nouveaux départs

Related Words

novelty
The quality of what is new.
nouveauté
innovative
Introducing something new.
novateur
innovation
Change or improvement made to a product or service.
innovation

Slang Meanings

New trend, a fashion.
This music is hype, it's really the new sounds of the moment.
Cette musique est hype, c'est vraiment les nouveaux sons du moment.
Someone or something fresh, original.
This look is seriously new, I love it!
Ce look est grave nouveau, j'adore !