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

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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