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No. 7,313 in French

nouvel

"Nouvel" means "new" and is used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel or a mute 'h'.

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  • J'ai acheté un nouvel ordinateur.

    I bought a new computer.

    Used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel or silent 'h' to mean 'new'.

  • Elle a découvert un nouvel intérêt pour la peinture.

    She discovered a new interest in painting.

    Used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel to reflect discovery or acquisition.

  • Un nouvel étudiant vient d'arriver.

    A new student has just arrived.

    Used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel or silent 'h' in the context of someone new joining or appearing.

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