Translation
new (feminine), news, short story
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Word origin
From Old French novele, from Latin novella, the feminine of novellus ('new'), a diminutive of novus ('new'). The sense 'piece of news' and 'short story' developed from the notion of something newly told.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- novella
- English cognates
- novel, novelty
Examples
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She has had a new car since last week.
Pierre ?
Have you heard the news about Pierre?
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The new house rule surprised everyone.
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I have good news to share with you tonight at dinner.
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Her new car runs much better than the old one.
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Stories
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: nouvelle, enfin, mari and 7 more words.