Nouveau
Example: J'ai acheté un nouveau livre hier.
Definition
"Nouveau" describes something that is new or recent, often referring to objects, ideas, or experiences that have appeared or been created not long ago. For example, in the phrase "J'ai acheté un nouveau livre hier," it means a book that was recently acquired or published.
Etymology
The word "nouveau" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin word "novellus," which means 'new' or 'young.' Did you know that "nouveau" is related to the English word 'novel,' both sharing roots that emphasize newness or originality?
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"Nouveau" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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