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Adjectives in French must agree in both __________ and __________ with the nouns they modify.
Adjectives in French must agree in both __________ and __________ with the nouns they modify.
gender, number
The adjective généreux changes in the plural form.
The adjective généreux changes in the plural form.
False (B)
Which of the following is the correct feminine form of the adjective sportif?
Which of the following is the correct feminine form of the adjective sportif?
- sportive (correct)
- sportiva
- sportife
- sportives
Provide the feminine singular form of the adjective conservateur.
Provide the feminine singular form of the adjective conservateur.
The adjective naïf becomes naïve in the feminine singular form.
The adjective naïf becomes naïve in the feminine singular form.
Match the masculine adjective to its correct feminine form:
Match the masculine adjective to its correct feminine form:
Which of the following adjectives does not follow the general rule of adding '-e' to form the feminine?
Which of the following adjectives does not follow the general rule of adding '-e' to form the feminine?
When a group contains both masculine and feminine nouns, the adjective should agree with the feminine noun.
When a group contains both masculine and feminine nouns, the adjective should agree with the feminine noun.
If the masculine singular form of an adjective ends in an unaccented or silent '-e,' the __________ singular form remains the same.
If the masculine singular form of an adjective ends in an unaccented or silent '-e,' the __________ singular form remains the same.
Which of the following is an example of an invariable adjective?
Which of the following is an example of an invariable adjective?
What is the plural form of the adjective 'travailleur'?
What is the plural form of the adjective 'travailleur'?
The adjective 'cher' has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
The adjective 'cher' has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders.
The adjective ennuyeux becomes __________ in the feminine singular form.
The adjective ennuyeux becomes __________ in the feminine singular form.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct adjective agreement?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct adjective agreement?
Provide the masculine plural form of the adjective 'sportive'.
Provide the masculine plural form of the adjective 'sportive'.
The adjective parisien has the same masculine plural form as its masculine singular form.
The adjective parisien has the same masculine plural form as its masculine singular form.
My friends are [lazy]. Mes amis sont ___________
My friends are [lazy]. Mes amis sont ___________
Which sentence does not use correct adjective agreement?
Which sentence does not use correct adjective agreement?
Translate the following phrase into French: The courageous women.
Translate the following phrase into French: The courageous women.
Complete the following sentence, ensuring correct adjective agreement: 'Les chats sont __________' (The cats are serious).
Complete the following sentence, ensuring correct adjective agreement: 'Les chats sont __________' (The cats are serious).
Flashcards
Adjective Agreement
Adjective Agreement
Adjectives change to match the gender and number of the nouns they describe.
Forming Feminine Adjectives
Forming Feminine Adjectives
Add '-e' to the masculine form to make most adjectives feminine.
Forming Plural Adjectives
Forming Plural Adjectives
Add '-s' to the singular form of most adjectives.
Adjectives Ending in '-e'
Adjectives Ending in '-e'
If it ends in '-e,' the masculine and feminine singular forms are the same.
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Adjectives Ending in '-s' or '-x'
Adjectives Ending in '-s' or '-x'
Adjectives ending in '-s' or '-x' remain the same in the plural form.
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Mixed-Gender Groups
Mixed-Gender Groups
Use the masculine form of the adjective.
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Invariable Adjectives
Invariable Adjectives
Some adjectives don't change at all. Example: 'chic'.
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Conservateur Feminine
Conservateur Feminine
Feminine form is 'conservatrice'.
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Courageux Feminine
Courageux Feminine
Feminine form is 'courageuse'.
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Fier Feminine
Fier Feminine
Feminine form is 'fière'.
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Gentil Feminine
Gentil Feminine
Feminine form is 'gentille'.
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Naturel Feminine
Naturel Feminine
Feminine form is 'naturelle'.
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Parisien Feminine
Parisien Feminine
Feminine form is 'parisienne'.
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Sportif Feminine
Sportif Feminine
Feminine form is 'sportive'.
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Travailleur Feminine
Travailleur Feminine
Feminine form is 'travailleuse'.
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Canadien Feminine
Canadien Feminine
Feminine form is 'canadienne'.
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Cher Feminine
Cher Feminine
Feminine form is 'chère'.
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Ennuyeux Feminine
Ennuyeux Feminine
Feminine form is 'ennuyeuse'.
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Naïf Feminine
Naïf Feminine
Feminine form is 'naïve'.
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Paresseux Feminine
Paresseux Feminine
Feminine form is 'paresseuse'.
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Agreement of Adjectives in French
- Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify.
- Feminine form of adjectives typically ends in "-e".
- Regular plural forms are made by adding an "-s."
- Un ami intelligent translates to an intelligent friend (masculine singular).
- Des amis intelligents translates to intelligent friends (masculine plural).
- Une amie intelligente translates to an intelligent friend (feminine singular).
- Des amies intelligentes translates to intelligent friends (feminine plural).
Exceptions and Irregularities
- If the masculine singular form ends in an unaccented or silent "-e," the ending remains the same in the feminine singular: extraordinaire is identical for both genders.
- Adjectives ending in "-s" or "-x" remain unchanged in the plural: généreux (generous) does not change in the plural.
- A plural group containing at least one masculine item or person uses the masculine adjective form.
- Suzanne et Georges sont intelligents exemplifies this rule.
Invariable Adjectives
- Some adjectives do not change based on gender or number.
- Example: chic et bon marché (stylish and inexpensive)
Irregular Adjective Forms
- Conservateur becomes conservatrice (conservative).
- Courageux becomes courageuse (courageous).
- Fier becomes fière (proud).
- Gentil becomes gentille (nice).
- Naturel becomes naturelle (natural).
- Parisien becomes parisienne (Parisian).
- Sportif becomes sportive (athletic).
- Travailleur becomes travailleuse (hardworking).
- Canadien changes to canadienne (Canadian).
- Cher becomes chère (expensive; dear).
- Ennuyeux transforms into ennuyeuse (boring).
- Naïf becomes naïve (naïve).
- Paresseux becomes paresseuse (lazy).
- Sérieux becomes sérieuse (serious).
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