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nèf

See also: nef and nêf

Haitian Creole edit

Etymology 1 edit

From French neuf (“nine”).

Numeral edit

nèf

  1. nine

Etymology 2 edit

From French neuf (“new”).

Adjective edit

nèf

  1. (attributive) new
    Synonym: nouvo

Louisiana Creole edit

Pronunciation edit

Etymology 1 edit

Louisiana Creole cardinal numbers
 <  8 9 10  > 
    Cardinal : nèf
    Ordinal : névyèmm

Inherited from French neuf (“nine”).

Numeral edit

nèf

  1. nine
Usage notes edit
  • Used for consonant-initial words. On the other hand, nèv is used for vowel-initial words. Compare French etymon neuf.
Alternative forms edit

Etymology 2 edit

Inherited from French neuf (“brand new, very new”).

Adjective edit

nèf

  1. new
    Synonym: nouvo
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