nouvelle/nu.vɛl/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1260
nounfeminine
Meanings
news, a piece of information
Usually refers to news reports or conveyed information, commonly used in media contexts.
novella, short story
Refers to a literary genre of short or medium-length fictional prose, common in literary discussions.
Examples
J'ai une nouvelle importante à vous annoncer.
I have an important piece of news to tell you.
La nouvelle de son retour a réjoui toute la famille.
The news of his return delighted the whole family.
Elle a publié une nouvelle dans une revue littéraire.
She published a short story in a literary magazine.
Collocations
- une bonne nouvellegood news
- lire une nouvelleto read a short story
Common mistakes
une nouvelle court
une nouvelle courte
The adjective “court” must agree in gender with the noun “nouvelle”; the correct form is “courte”.
Related words
synonyminformationinformation, data, news
nounfeminine
Meanings
news, a piece of information
Usually refers to news reports or conveyed information, commonly used in media contexts.
novella, short story
Refers to a literary genre of short or medium-length fictional prose, common in literary discussions.
Examples
Les nouvelles de ce matin annoncent une grève dans les transports.
This morning's news reports a strike in the transport sector.
Elle m'a envoyé des nouvelles de sa famille depuis le Canada.
She sent me news about her family from Canada.
J'ai lu deux nouvelles de cet auteur pendant le voyage.
I read two short stories by this author during the trip.