French word

neuf

Pronunciation

IPA/nœf/

Meaning

  • adjectivenew

Example

J'ai acheté une voiture neuve hier.

I bought a new car yesterday.

Illustration for neuf (new)

More examples

Le paquet est neuf.

The package is new.

Core concept

An object still in its original, unworn condition after leaving production.

Common phrases

  • voiture neuve

    new car

  • article neuf

    new item

  • tout neuf

    brand-new

Similar words

nouveau: Newly appearing or introduced at a recent point in time or sequence.
moderne: Up to date through current technology, ideas, or styles.
récent: Made or occurring not long ago.

Definition in French

Qui désigne un objet récent et encore intact, non usagé.

Word origin

French neuf is inherited from Latin novus through Old French, with the adjective becoming associated with unused objects as well as general newness.

Usage tips

  • Neuf generally means brand-new and unused, whereas nouveau often describes something new because of a change, replacement, or recent development.

Other meanings

  • ninenumber

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