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In a plural subject that includes both masculine and feminine items, which form should the descriptive adjective take?
In a plural subject that includes both masculine and feminine items, which form should the descriptive adjective take?
What is the feminine form of the adjective 'blanc'?
What is the feminine form of the adjective 'blanc'?
What is the feminine form of the adjective 'courageux'?
What is the feminine form of the adjective 'courageux'?
Which of the following adjectives does not change its form based on gender or number?
Which of the following adjectives does not change its form based on gender or number?
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Which of the following adjectives is invariable in gender and number?
Which of the following adjectives is invariable in gender and number?
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How do adjectives of color generally function in relation to nouns?
How do adjectives of color generally function in relation to nouns?
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Which of the following adjectives usually precedes the noun?
Which of the following adjectives usually precedes the noun?
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How is the color 'jaune' spelled in both masculine and feminine forms?
How is the color 'jaune' spelled in both masculine and feminine forms?
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What is the plural form of 'fière'?
What is the plural form of 'fière'?
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Which adjective changes to 'travailleuse' in the feminine form?
Which adjective changes to 'travailleuse' in the feminine form?
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Which of the following examples correctly uses the adjective 'rose'?
Which of the following examples correctly uses the adjective 'rose'?
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What is the English meaning of 'ennuyeuse'?
What is the English meaning of 'ennuyeuse'?
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What is the correct form of 'vieux' when placed before a word starting with a vowel sound?
What is the correct form of 'vieux' when placed before a word starting with a vowel sound?
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Which adjective means both 'big' and 'tall'?
Which adjective means both 'big' and 'tall'?
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Which of the following adjectives is an example of an irregular form?
Which of the following adjectives is an example of an irregular form?
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Which of the following adjectives would typically follow the noun?
Which of the following adjectives would typically follow the noun?
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Which statement accurately describes the agreement of adjectives in French?
Which statement accurately describes the agreement of adjectives in French?
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What is the correct plural form of 'une amie intelligente'?
What is the correct plural form of 'une amie intelligente'?
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Which example demonstrates the correct position of a French descriptive adjective?
Which example demonstrates the correct position of a French descriptive adjective?
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Which of the following adjectives remains the same in both singular and plural forms?
Which of the following adjectives remains the same in both singular and plural forms?
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What is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'généreux'?
What is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'généreux'?
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Which of the following correctly reflects the singular form of an adjective ending in -s or -x?
Which of the following correctly reflects the singular form of an adjective ending in -s or -x?
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Which of the following adjectives is an example of a feminine form that ends with -e?
Which of the following adjectives is an example of a feminine form that ends with -e?
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Which option demonstrates the correct description of a profession using an adjective?
Which option demonstrates the correct description of a profession using an adjective?
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Study Notes
Agreement of Adjectives
- Plural adjectives agree in gender with the subject: masculine if there's at least one masculine item, e.g., "Suzanne et Georges sont intelligents" (intelligent).
- For all-feminine subjects, adjectives are in feminine plural, e.g., "Suzanne et Amélie sont intelligentes" (intelligent).
Invariable Adjectives
- Invariable adjectives do not change with gender or number, e.g., "Ce sont des chaussures chic et bon marché" (These are stylish and inexpensive shoes).
Irregular Forms of Descriptive Adjectives
- Some adjectives have irregular feminine forms:
- conservateur → conservatrice (conservative)
- courageux → courageuse (courageous)
- fier → fière (proud)
- gentil → gentille (nice)
- naturel → naturelle (natural)
- parisien → parisienne (Parisian)
- sportif → sportive (athletic)
- travailleur → travailleuse (hardworking)
Plural Forms of Irregular Adjectives
- Plural forms also change irregularly:
- conservateurs / conservatrices
- courageux / courageuses
- fiers / fières
- gentils / gentilles
- naturels / naturelles
- parisiens / parisiennes
- sportifs / sportives
- travailleurs / travailleuses
More Irregular Adjectives
- Other adjectives with irregular forms include:
- canadien → canadienne (Canadian)
- cher → chère (expensive; dear)
- conspirateur → conspiratrice (conspiratorial)
- ennuyeux → ennuyeuse (boring)
- naïf → naïve
- paresseux → paresseuse (lazy)
- sérieux → sérieuse (serious)
Color Adjectives
- Color adjectives typically follow the noun and must agree in gender and number, e.g., "des livres gris" (gray books).
- Colors ending in silent -e are the same in both masculine and feminine.
Irregular Feminine Forms of Color Adjectives
- Some colors have irregular feminine forms:
- blanc → blanche (white)
- violet → violette (purple)
Invariable Color Adjectives
- "Marron" (brown) and "orange" (orange) do not change in gender or number.
Descriptive Adjectives Position
- Most descriptive adjectives follow the noun they modify, but certain adjectives precede the noun, including:
- autre (other)
- joli(e) (pretty)
- beau (beautiful, handsome)
- mauvais(e) (bad)
- bon(ne) (good)
- même (same)
- grand(e) (big, tall)
- nouveau (m.s.) (new)
- gros(se) (big)
- petit(e) (small)
- jeune (young)
- vieux (m.s.) (old)
Special Cases for Certain Adjectives
- "Beau," "nouveau," and "vieux" have alternative masculine forms when used before a vowel sound or mute h.
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Test your understanding of the agreement of adjectives in French. This quiz covers plural adjectives' gender agreement, invariable adjectives, and irregular forms of descriptive adjectives. Check how well you can identify and apply these rules in various contexts!
