🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

nouvelle vie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nu-vell vee

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
A-New-Lease-of-Life/ə njuː liːs əv laɪf/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Après son déménagement, elle a eu une nouvelle vie."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A renewed opportunity or revitalization in one's life or circumstances.

    "After moving to a new city, she felt she had a new lease of life."
  2. 2

    A significant change that brings about a fresh perspective or enthusiasm.

    "The project gave the team a new lease of life, inspiring them to work harder."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'a new lease of life' originates from the legal term 'lease', which refers to a contract granting use or occupation of property. The metaphorical use of 'lease' in this context emerged in the 20th century, signifying a renewed opportunity or revitalization in one's life or circumstances.

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