Where does “new wave” come from?
new wave (French) comes from English new wave, from French Nouvelle Vague — new wave, nouvelle vague.
new wave (French): New wave, relating to the music genre
Definitions
- New wave, relating to the music genre
Ancestry of “new wave”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | new wave | Representing the latest and most advanced style;... |
| 2 | French | Nouvelle Vague | new wave, nouvelle vague |