French Adjective Placement

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In French, descriptive adjectives usually __________ the nouns they modify.

follow

In French, the adjective usually comes before the noun it describes.

False (B)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a descriptive adjective in French?

  • intéressant un professeur
  • professeur un intéressant
  • un professeur intéressant (correct)
  • intéressant professeur un

Provide an example of a sentence in French using the adjective “sincère” to describe a friend.

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The adjective “sportive” in the sentence “Elle est sportive” is describing the noun directly.

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Match the adjective to its correct translation:

<p>A. intéressant = 2. interesting B. sincère = 4. sincere C. pratique = 3. practical D. sportive = 1. athletic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a descriptive adjective following 'être'?

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Elle ______ intelligente. (Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'être')

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Choose the sentence where the adjective agrees in gender and number:.

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Translate: 'The student is hardworking.' (Use 'étudiant' and 'travailleur')

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The adjective 'beau' always follows the noun it modifies.

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Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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Complete the sentence with an appropriate adjective: 'La voiture est _______.' (fast)

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Which of the following changes it’s meaning based on its placement:

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Translate the following into French: a new car

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Adjectives following the verb ‘être’ must agree in gender and number with the subject it describes.

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Match the French adjective with its English meaning:

<p>A. Petit = 1. Small B. Grand = 2. Big C. Jeune = 3. Young D. Vieux = 4. Old</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences uses the correct adjective agreement?

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This rule of adjective placement before a noun applies to the adjectives in the acronym ______.

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Correct this sentence: Le garçon est intelligente.

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Flashcards

Adjective Position

Descriptive adjectives typically come after the nouns they modify.

Adjectives with 'Être'

Adjectives can follow forms of 'être' (to be) to describe the subject.

Fill in the Blank: Adjectives __________ nouns.

To follow

True/False: Adjective before Noun?

False. Adjectives usually follow the nouns they describe.

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Correct Adjective Placement

'un professeur intéressant' is the correct order.

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Example with 'sincère'

Example: un ami sincère (a sincere friend)

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True/False: 'sportive' describes noun directly?

False, it follows the verb 'être'.

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Adjective Position: Relation to Noun?

They usually follow the nouns they modify.

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What does intéressant mean?

Interesting

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What does the word sincère mean?

Sincere

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What does the word pratique mean?

Practical

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What does the word sportive mean?

Athletic

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Study Notes

Descriptive Adjectives

  • Descriptive adjectives typically come after the nouns
  • Example: un professuer intéressant (an interesting teacher)

Following the verb "Être"

  • Adjectives may follow forms of the verb être (to be)
  • For example: Il est pratique (He/It is practical)
  • For example: Elle est sportive (She is athletic)

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