new
The word 'new' describes something that has been recently created, discovered, or built. It is also used to talk about things that you have just acquired or started, even if they existed before.
Exemples
3 sur 5I bought a new phone today.
I bought a new phone today.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'New'spaper. A newspaper is only useful if it contains things that are 'new' and just happened.
Quiz rapide
I need to buy a ___ car because my old one is broken.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : new
Exemples
I bought a new phone today.
everydayI bought a new phone today.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
formalThe committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
informalHey, check out my new sneakers!
The study provides a new perspective on climate change patterns.
academicThe study provides a new perspective on climate change patterns.
We are launching a new marketing campaign next quarter.
businessWe are launching a new marketing campaign next quarter.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
brand new
completely new
new year's resolution
a promise for the new year
new-born
a baby recently born
Souvent confondu avec
'Knew' is the past tense of 'know'; they sound exactly the same (homophones).
'Fresh' is often used for food or air, while 'new' is for objects or concepts.
Notes d'usage
Use 'new' to describe things that are being experienced or owned for the first time. It is a very common A1-level adjective that usually comes before the noun.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'new' when they mean 'another' (e.g., saying 'I want a new cup of water' when they want one more). Also, remember that 'new' does not have a plural form (don't say 'news cars').
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'New'spaper. A newspaper is only useful if it contains things that are 'new' and just happened.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'nēowe,' which is related to the German 'neu' and Latin 'novus.'
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking cultures, the 'New Year' is a major holiday celebrated with the hope of fresh beginnings.
Quiz rapide
I need to buy a ___ car because my old one is broken.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : new
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
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