What does nouveau in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word nouveau in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nouveau in French.

The word nouveau in French means new, new, new, latest, new, new, new, new, fresh, new, new person, newcomer, news, new, again, new angle, new perspective, Art Nouveau, Beaujolais Nouveau, once again, once more, make your new hobbyhorse, novel coronavirus, new franc, the New World, nouveau riche, breath of fresh air, the New Testament, newcomer, New Mexico, newborn, newborn baby, spring onion, salad onion, newbie, take a fresh look at , look at in a different way, make a fresh start, nothing new, in a new way, in a new light, vin nouveau. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nouveau

new

adjectif (récent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Connaissez-vous cette nouvelle technologie ? Tout nouvel employé doit suivre cette formation.
Are you familiar with this new technology? All new employees have to do this training.

new

adjectif (inédit, qui n'existait pas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Fosbury inventa une nouvelle façon de faire du saut en hauteur.
Fosbury invented a new way of doing the high jump.

new, latest

adjectif (qui vient de sortir)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
As-tu vu le nouvel ordinateur Apple ? Le nouvel album de Coldplay est vraiment génial.
Have you seen the new Apple computer? // The latest Coldplay album is great.

new

adjectif (qui n'était pas connu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce type d'écriture est nouveau pour moi.
This type of writing is new to me.

new

adjectif (qui remplace)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'espère que le nouveau guitariste fera un meilleur boulot que son prédécesseur.
I hope the new guitarist will do a better job than his predecessor.

new

adjectif (qui vient d'arriver)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je vous présente un nouvel élève, qui vient d'un autre lycée dans le Sud.
I'd like to introduce you to a new student who has come from another colleges in the South.

new, fresh

adjectif (qui marque une transformation)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Depuis son stage, il fait preuve d'un nouvel élan.
Since his training course, he has been demonstrating a new enthusiasm.

new

adjectif (qui fait penser à [qqn])

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cet auteur est un nouveau Zola.
This author is a new Zola.

new person, newcomer

(personne qui vient d'arriver)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est le nouveau qui prépare le café ce matin.
The newcomer is making the coffee this morning.

news

nom masculin (événements récents)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Il y a du nouveau dans cette affaire.
There's been a development in this matter.

new

adjectif (produit agricole : de l'année) (wine)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je ne sais pas comment cuisiner les pommes de terre nouvelles.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The dish is served with a selection of this season's vegetables.

again

locution adverbiale (encore)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il faut recommencer à nouveau ! Isabelle s'est à nouveau trompé de jour !
We'll have to start again! Isabelle got the wrong day again!

new angle, new perspective

nom masculin (figuré (nouveau point de vue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Art Nouveau

nom masculin (courant artistique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'Art déco a succédé à l'Art nouveau.

Beaujolais Nouveau

nom masculin (vin très primeur)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

once again, once more

locution adverbiale (encore)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le plombier doit de nouveau vérifier les canalisations.
The plumber has to check the pipes once again.

make your new hobbyhorse

locution verbale (faire de [qch] son sujet favori) (issue, cause)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il a fait de la lutte contre l'huile de palme son nouveau cheval de bataille.

novel coronavirus

nom masculin (coronavirus de 2019)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

new franc

nom masculin (France, vieilli (franc après 1959)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

the New World

nom masculin (Amériques)

nouveau riche

(parvenu) (Gallicism)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce quartier se peuple de nouveaux riches.

breath of fresh air

nom masculin (renouveau) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

the New Testament

nom masculin (texte religieux chrétien)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

newcomer

(personne récemment arrivée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

New Mexico

nom propre masculin (État des États-Unis) (US state)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

newborn, newborn baby

(bébé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les trois nouveau-nés sont en couveuse.

spring onion, salad onion

nom masculin (jeune oignon blanc)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

newbie

(familier (débutant) (informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

take a fresh look at , look at in a different way

locution verbale (apprécier [qch] différemment)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Avec l'âge, je porte un regard nouveau sur l'art moderne.
Now that I'm older, I look at modern art in a different way.

make a fresh start

locution verbale (nouveau commencement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Avec ce travail différent dans ce secteur très spécialisé, je prends un nouveau départ.

nothing new

(aucune nouveauté)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il n'y a rien de nouveau depuis la semaine dernière.

in a new way, in a new light

locution adverbiale (de nouvelle façon)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La nouvelle recrue permettra d'aborder le projet sous un jour nouveau.

vin nouveau

nom masculin (vin à élevage très court) (wine: French)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Chaque automne, au moment des vendanges, il y a des dégustations de vins nouveaux.

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