FYW 224: Nouveau vs Neuf

Listener Rebecca is confused about the different forms of the French word "nouveau" and how it is different from the word "neuf". Let's clarify the difference and learn new expressions along the way! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Nouveau(x), nouvel(le) un nouveau jour, une nouvelle nuit un nouvel ordinateur un nouvel iPhone Avez-vous lu le nouveau Werber ? / vu le nouveau Besson ? / écouté le nouveau CD de Cabrel ? Le nouvel élève est intimidé. / Le nouveau est intimidé. Il y a du nouveau dans cette affaire. A nouveau = once again, once more Malgré sa promesse d'arrêter, il a à nouveau repris la cigarette. Je lui ai dit de ne pas m'interrompre, mais elle m'a à nouveau coupé 10 secondes plus tard. Voir les choses sous un nouveau jour / sous un jour nouveau = in a new way, in a new light Neuf(s), neuve(s) Son nouvel ordinateur n'est pas neuf. Notre nouvelle maison n'est pas neuve. flambant neuf = brand new; spanking new Il est arrivé dans sa voiture flambant neuve Vous préférez le neuf ou l'ancien? Quoi de neuf? (What's up/new?)

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