No. 10,795 in French
novel
In French, "novel" (roman) refers to a fictional narrative book.
In a sentence
J'ai récemment lu un roman captivant.
I recently read a fascinating novel.
In this sentence, 'novel' refers to a written fiction work, highlighting its literary context.
Elle continue d'inventer des idées toujours nouvelles.
She keeps inventing ideas that are always novel.
Here, 'novel' is used in the sense of something new or original, emphasizing its innovative aspect.
Ce concept est tout à fait nouveau et pourrait changer beaucoup de choses.
This concept is entirely novel and could change many things.
In this case, 'novel' signifies something unique and different from the usual, showcasing its role in describing originality in concepts.
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