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Which adjective correctly completes the phrase 'le ____ homme'?
Which adjective correctly completes the phrase 'le ____ homme'?
- vieux
- vielle
- vieille
- vieil (correct)
Which adjective correctly completes the phrase 'la situation ____'?
Which adjective correctly completes the phrase 'la situation ____'?
- difficile (correct)
- difficult
- difficulté
- difficiles
Which adjective best completes the phrase 'la ____ maison'?
Which adjective best completes the phrase 'la ____ maison'?
- bel
- beaux
- belle (correct)
- beau
What is the correct adjective to use in the phrase 'la personne ____'?
What is the correct adjective to use in the phrase 'la personne ____'?
Which adjective correctly fills the blank in 'les fleurs ____'?
Which adjective correctly fills the blank in 'les fleurs ____'?
Which adjective agrees with 'amis' in the phrase 'des amis ____'?
Which adjective agrees with 'amis' in the phrase 'des amis ____'?
What adjective complements the phrase 'un ____ homme'?
What adjective complements the phrase 'un ____ homme'?
Which adjective completes the phrase 'une voiture ____'?
Which adjective completes the phrase 'une voiture ____'?
In the phrase 'd’____ professeurs', which adjective is correct?
In the phrase 'd’____ professeurs', which adjective is correct?
Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'inexpensive apartments'?
Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'inexpensive apartments'?
What adjective correctly modifies 'comédie' in 'une comédie ____'?
What adjective correctly modifies 'comédie' in 'une comédie ____'?
Which adjective best completes the phrase 'un livre ____'?
Which adjective best completes the phrase 'un livre ____'?
How would you correctly say 'a beautiful old house', ensuring all adjectives agree?
How would you correctly say 'a beautiful old house', ensuring all adjectives agree?
Imagine you want to describe 'sincere old friends' (masculine). Which phrase is grammatically correct?
Imagine you want to describe 'sincere old friends' (masculine). Which phrase is grammatically correct?
Which of the following phrases demonstrates correct adjective agreement and placement to describe 'funny yellow flowers'?
Which of the following phrases demonstrates correct adjective agreement and placement to describe 'funny yellow flowers'?
How would you say 'a great old man' emphasizing his admirable qualities using correct adjective placement?
How would you say 'a great old man' emphasizing his admirable qualities using correct adjective placement?
What is the most accurate way to phrase 'former nice teachers' (plural, mixed gender) considering adjective placement and agreement rules?
What is the most accurate way to phrase 'former nice teachers' (plural, mixed gender) considering adjective placement and agreement rules?
Which phrase means 'good cheap apartments' implying surprisingly high quality for the price (hint: 'bon marché' is involved)?
Which phrase means 'good cheap apartments' implying surprisingly high quality for the price (hint: 'bon marché' is involved)?
Consider the phrases: (1) 'un vieil ami sincère', (2) 'un sincère vieil ami', (3) 'un ami vieil sincère', (4) 'un ami sincère vieil'. Which option(s) are grammatically correct and also convey a slightly different nuance due to adjective placement?
Consider the phrases: (1) 'un vieil ami sincère', (2) 'un sincère vieil ami', (3) 'un ami vieil sincère', (4) 'un ami sincère vieil'. Which option(s) are grammatically correct and also convey a slightly different nuance due to adjective placement?
Construct the most idiomatic and grammatically impeccable phrase for 'some funny old yellow flowers' demonstrating mastery of adjective agreement, placement, and the interplay between descriptive and qualifying adjectives.
Construct the most idiomatic and grammatically impeccable phrase for 'some funny old yellow flowers' demonstrating mastery of adjective agreement, placement, and the interplay between descriptive and qualifying adjectives.
Flashcards
le vieil homme
le vieil homme
An old man (vieux changes to vieil before a vowel sound).
la situation difficile
la situation difficile
A difficult situation.
la belle maison
la belle maison
A beautiful house.
la personne gentille
la personne gentille
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les fleurs jaunes
les fleurs jaunes
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des amis sincères
des amis sincères
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un grand homme
un grand homme
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une voiture ancienne
une voiture ancienne
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d’anciens professeurs
d’anciens professeurs
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des appartements bon marché
des appartements bon marché
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une comédie drôle
une comédie drôle
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un livre intéressant
un livre intéressant
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Study Notes
- Adjectives in French must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify
Agreement Examples
- To describe an old man: le vieil homme (masculine singular). Because "homme" starts with a vowel sound, "vieux" becomes "vieil"
- To describe a difficult situation: la situation difficile (feminine singular)
- To describe a beautiful house: la belle maison (feminine singular)
- To describe a nice person: la personne gentille (feminine singular)
- To describe yellow flowers: les fleurs jaunes (feminine plural)
- To describe sincere friends: des amis sincères (masculine plural)
- To describe a great man: un grand homme (masculine singular)
- To describe an ancient car: une voiture ancienne (feminine singular)
- To describe former teachers: d’anciens professeurs (masculine plural), note the use of "d’" instead of "des" before the adjective
- To describe inexpensive apartments: des appartements bon marché (masculine plural), note that "bon marché" is an invariable adjective
- To describe a funny comedy: une comédie drôle (feminine singular)
- To describe an interesting book: un livre intéressant (masculine singular)
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