No. 65 in French
nouveau
New.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté une nouvelle voiture hier.
I bought a new car yesterday.
Here, 'nouvelle' is the feminine form of 'nouveau', agreeing with the feminine noun 'voiture' meaning 'car'. It is used to describe the car as being newly acquired, highlighting its recent purchase.
C'est un nouveau restaurant dans le quartier.
This is a new restaurant in the neighborhood.
In this sentence, 'nouveau' is used to describe 'restaurant', indicating that the restaurant is a new addition to the neighborhood, reflecting something new in the context.
Je me sens comme une personne nouvelle après mes vacances.
I feel like a new person after my vacation.
Here, 'nouvelle' is the feminine form of 'nouveau', matching the feminine noun 'personne' which means 'person'. It conveys a figurative use of 'new' to express feeling refreshed or changed.
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