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novel

UK
/ˈnɒv.əl/
US
/ˈnɑː.vəl/

Translations

novelnoun
novels
pl
UK
/ˈnɒv.əl/
US
/ˈnɑː.vəl/
She spent the weekend reading a captivating novel about a detective solving a mystery.
Elle a passé le week-end à lire un roman captivant sur un détective qui résout une énigme.
romanGenre littéraire.
Her course focuses on the development of the nineteenth-century novel.
Son cours porte sur le développement du roman du XIXe siècle.
Synonyms
book
tale
story
narrative
fiction
work
volume
manuscript
noveladjective
more novel
Comp.
most novel
Super.
UK
/ˈnɒv.əl/
US
/ˈnɑː.vəl/
The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the energy crisis.
Le scientifique a proposé une nouvelle approche pour résoudre la crise énergétique.
Additional translations
originalS'emploie surtout pour une idée, une conception ou un style.
novateurPlus fréquent dans les contextes techniques, scientifiques ou créatifs.
Synonyms
new
original
innovative
fresh
unfamiliar
unique
different
Antonyms
common
familiar
ordinary

Definitions

novelnoun
A long written story usually about imaginary characters and events.
She spent the weekend reading a captivating novel about a detective solving a mystery.
The literary genre consisting of long fictional prose narratives.
Her course focuses on the development of the nineteenth-century novel.
noveladjective
New and not resembling something formerly known or used.
The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the energy crisis.
Original or striking, especially in conception or style.
Her novel design for the building won several architectural awards.
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