neuf

In a sentence

• Je viens d'acheter une voiture neuve.

  I just bought a new car.

  Here, 'neuf' (becomes 'neuve' to agree with 'voiture') is used to mean brand new, emphasizing the item's recent manufacturing or unused condition.

• Ce bâtiment est un exemple de style neuf.

  This building is an example of a modern style.

  In this context, 'neuf' refers to something modern or contemporary, often in design or style.

• Nous avons terminé à neuf heures précises.

  We finished at nine o'clock sharp.

  Here, 'neuf' represents the number nine, showing a numerical usage.