This is the 7313th most frequent French word.
nouvel
"Nouvel" means "new" and is used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel or a mute 'h'.
Used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel or silent 'h' to mean 'new'.
J'ai acheté un nouvel ordinateur.
I bought a new computer.
Used before masculine singular nouns starting with a vowel to reflect discovery or acquisition.
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 or silent 'h' in the context of someone new joining or appearing.