English–French
“newborn” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/nuvone/
Example
Voici le nouveau-né de ma sœur.
Here is my sister's newborn.
How to say “newborn” in French
“Newborn” in French is nouveau-né.
A baby just out of the womb, at the stage when birth and immediate care are still central.
Example sentences with nouveau-né
L'infirmière examine le nouveau-né.
The nurse examines the newborn.
Tips for using nouveau-né
- In medical and administrative French, nouveau-né is more usual than a casual description such as bébé tout juste né.