nouveau/nu.vo/
adjective / noun · A1 · Frequency 244
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
new, novel
Used to describe something that has just appeared or been created, common in both everyday and written language.
Examples
Il a proposé un nouveau plan pour organiser le projet.
He proposed a new plan to organize the project.
Le laboratoire teste un matériau nouveau et plus résistant.
The laboratory is testing a novel and more resistant material.
Ce modèle est nouveau sur le marché européen.
This model is new on the European market.
Collocations
- un nouveau départa new start
Common mistakes
La nouveau voiture est très rapide.
La nouvelle voiture est très rapide.
The feminine singular form of nouveau is the irregular form nouvelle; here nouveau must agree with the feminine noun voiture.
Related words
nounmasculine
Meanings
newcomer, new member
Typically refers to a person who has recently joined a group, organization, or started an activity.
new thing, new product
Refers to something newly appeared or newly introduced.
Examples
Le nouveau a rejoint notre équipe lundi.
The newcomer joined our team on Monday.
On a présenté le nouveau aux autres bénévoles.
The new member was introduced to the other volunteers.
Le nouveau apprend rapidement les règles du club.
The newcomer is quickly learning the club's rules.
Collocations
- accueillir le nouveauto welcome the newcomer
- apporter du nouveauto bring something new
Common mistakes
On accueille le noveau dans l'équipe.
On accueille le nouveau dans l'équipe.
Learners often misspell the French noun nouveau as noveau by omitting the letter u; nouveau here means “newcomer” or “new member”.
Related words
synonymnouveau membrenew member
synonymnouveauténew thing
- antonymancienold
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
new, novel
Used to describe something that has just appeared or been created, common in both everyday and written language.
Examples
Elle a acheté une nouvelle lampe pour son bureau.
She bought a new lamp for her office.
Une nouvelle collègue commence lundi prochain.
A new colleague starts next Monday.
Cette nouvelle méthode réduit le temps de préparation.
This new method reduces preparation time.
Collocations
- un nouveau départa new start
Common mistakes
La nouveau voiture est très rapide.
La nouvelle voiture est très rapide.
The feminine singular form of nouveau is the irregular form nouvelle; here nouveau must agree with the feminine noun voiture.
Related words
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
new, novel
Used to describe something that has just appeared or been created, common in both everyday and written language.
Examples
De nouveaux outils ont été installés dans l'atelier.
New tools were installed in the workshop.
Les chercheurs proposent de nouveaux modèles pour expliquer le phénomène.
The researchers propose new models to explain the phenomenon.
Nous avons découvert de nouveaux sentiers pendant notre randonnée.
We discovered new trails during our hike.
Collocations
- un nouveau départa new start
Common mistakes
La nouveau voiture est très rapide.
La nouvelle voiture est très rapide.
The feminine singular form of nouveau is the irregular form nouvelle; here nouveau must agree with the feminine noun voiture.
Related words
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
new, novel
Used to describe something that has just appeared or been created, common in both everyday and written language.
Examples
Les fenêtres nouvelles laissent entrer davantage de lumière.
The new windows let in more light.
J'ai testé les nouvelles recettes avant le dîner.
I tested the new recipes before dinner.
Les nouvelles règles entreront en vigueur lundi.
The new rules will come into effect on Monday.
Collocations
- un nouveau départa new start
Common mistakes
La nouveau voiture est très rapide.
La nouvelle voiture est très rapide.
The feminine singular form of nouveau is the irregular form nouvelle; here nouveau must agree with the feminine noun voiture.
Related words
nounfeminine
Meanings
newcomer, new member
Typically refers to a person who has recently joined a group, organization, or started an activity.
new thing, new product
Refers to something newly appeared or newly introduced.
Examples
La nouvelle s'est présentée à toute l'équipe dès son premier matin.
The new member introduced herself to the whole team on her first morning.
Une nouvelle a rejoint notre club de lecture cette semaine.
A newcomer joined our book club this week.
La responsable a installé la nouvelle près de son bureau pour l'aider à démarrer.
The manager seated the newcomer near her office to help her get started.