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novice

/ˈnɒv.ɪs/

/ˈnɑː.vɪs/

Translations

novicenoun

novices

/ˈnɒv.ɪs/

/ˈnɑː.vɪs/

novicePersonne débutante ou inexpérimentée dans un domaine.

As a novice in the world of programming, she found the initial lessons quite challenging.

En tant que novice dans le monde de la programmation, elle a trouvé les leçons initiales assez difficiles.

Additional translations

noviceDans un ordre religieux, personne en période de noviciat avant les vœux.

Synonyms

Antonyms

noviceadjective

more novice

Comp.

most novice

Super.

/ˈnɒv.ɪs/

/ˈnɑː.vɪs/

Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., "novice driver"), therefore treated as an adjective in the dictionary.

noviceS'emploie surtout pour qualifier une personne ou une compétence de niveau débutant.

Novice drivers must display an "L" plate for their first six months on the road.

Les conducteurs novices doivent afficher un panneau « L » pendant leurs six premiers mois sur la route.

Additional translations

débutantPlus courant en français pour exprimer l'idée d'inexpérience.

Synonyms

Definitions

novicenoun

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

As a novice in the world of programming, she found the initial lessons quite challenging.

A person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows.

The novice spent her days in prayer and study, preparing for her future commitment to the convent.

noviceadjective

Inexperienced or beginner-level; relating to someone or something that is new to a field or activity.

Novice drivers must display an "L" plate for their first six months on the road.