French Comparisons: Superiority and Equality

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In the context of comparisons, which degree is used to express that one item has 'more' of a certain attribute than another?

  • Degre de l'egalite
  • Degre de inferiorite
  • Degre de superiorite (correct)
  • Degre de similarite

Which of the following best expresses the concept of 'as...as' in French when making a comparison?

  • Moins...que
  • Aussi...que (correct)
  • Tres...que
  • Plus...que

Which sentence demonstrates the 'degre de superiorite'?

  • Je suis plus petit que mon père. (correct)
  • Je suis aussi intelligent que ma sœur.
  • Je suis moins fatigué que toi.
  • Je suis aussi grand que mon frère.

In French, what structure is used to indicate that someone is 'more intelligent than' someone else?

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If you want to say that two things are equal in some way, which comparative structure would you use?

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What is the general form of the comparative of superiority in French?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comparative structure to show equality?

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In a 'degre de superiorite', what does 'que' translate to in English?

<p>Than (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option is the correct comparative form using 'plus' to complete the sentence: 'Le soleil est ____ brillant que la lune.'?

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How would indicate that teachers are 'more happy than the students'?

<p>Les professeurs sont plus heureux que les eleves. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the option that is NOT a type of comparison presented.

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If two people have the same level of intelligence, which comparative phrase should be used?

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In sentence construction, where does the adjective go in relation to 'plus' and 'que'?

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Which is the correct French translation of 'I am as tall as my brother'?

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How many degrees of comparison are explicitly mentioned in the content?

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Flashcards

Comparer (Comparing)

To examine the similarities and differences of two or more things.

Degrees of Comparison

There are three degrees of comparison in French.

Degré de Supériorité

Expresses that one thing is more than another. (plus...que = more...than)

Degré de l'égalité

Expresses equality between two things. (aussi...que = as...as)

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Study Notes

  • There are three degrees of comparison in French.

Degré de supériorité (Degree of superiority)

  • Plus...que translates to "more...than".
  • Example: Je suis plus intelligent que mon ami (I am more intelligent than my friend).
  • Example: Les professeurs sont plus heureux que les élèves (The teachers are happier than the students).

Degré de l'égalité (Degree of equality)

  • Aussi...que translates to "as...as".

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