Récent (en. Recent)

/ʁə.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has happened or been produced recently.
This film is very recent and receiving good reviews.
Ce film est très récent et reçoit de bonnes critiques.
That which is not old.
Recent events have changed the situation.
Les événements récents ont changé la situation.
That which belongs to a period close to the present moment.
Recent discoveries in science are fascinating.
Les découvertes récentes en science sont fascinantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'recens', meaning 'new' or 'fresh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recent development
A significant advancement or change that has just occurred.
récent développement
recent sciences
New discoveries or research in the scientific field.
sciences récentes
recent news
News that has been published recently.
actualité récente

Related Words

news
The state of what is ongoing or relevant at the present moment.
actualité
innovative
That which brings something new or innovative.
novateur
discovery
To find or learn something new.
découverte

Slang Meanings

A fresh twist on a situation or trend.
This new café gives a recent look to the neighborhood.
Ce nouveau café donne un aspect récent au quartier.
To denote something trendy or fashionable.
His style is really recent and stylish.
Son style est vraiment récent et branché.