nèf

See also: nef and nêf

Haitian Creole

Etymology 1

From French neuf (“nine”).

Numeral

nèf

  1. nine

Etymology 2

From French neuf (“new”).

Adjective

nèf

  1. (attributive) new
    Synonym: nouvo

Louisiana Creole

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɛf/
  • Rhymes: -ɛf

Etymology 1

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

Inherited from French neuf (“nine”).

Numeral

nèf

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

Etymology 2

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

Adjective

nèf

  1. new
    Synonym: nouvo
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