nouveau

This is the 65th most frequent French word.


nouveau

New.


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.

J'ai acheté une nouvelle voiture hier.

I bought a new car yesterday.


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.

Je me sens comme une personne nouvelle après mes vacances.

I feel like a new person after my vacation.


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.

C'est un nouveau restaurant dans le quartier.

This is a new restaurant in the neighborhood.