nouvelles /nuvˈɛl/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "news".

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Source term
news
Translation
nouvelles
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "les".

Dictionary form nouvelles
Article les
Gender/article class plural
Regular/likely plural nouvelles
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + les nouvelles
Examples
Je regarde les informations tous les soirs.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Je regarde les informations tous les soirs.

English: I watch the news every evening.

B1 · Publications And Announcements

Il y a une bonne nouvelle aujourd'hui.

English: There is some good news today.

B1 · Publications And Announcements

As-tu entendu parler de l'événement?

English: Did you hear the news about the event?

B1 · Publications And Announcements

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