Using Adjectives with Nouns in French
Important Grammar Points:
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Gender Agreement:
- In French, nouns can be masculine or feminine.
- Example:
- Masculine: un livre intéressant (an interesting book)
- Feminine: une voiture intéressante (an interesting car)
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Number Agreement:
- Adjectives change when nouns are singular (one) or plural (more than one).
- Example:
- Singular: un homme gentil (a kind man)
- Plural: des hommes gentils (kind men)
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Formation Rules:
- To make an adjective feminine, usually add -e.
- To make it plural, usually add -s.
- Exceptions:
- beau → belle (beautiful)
- vieux → vieille (old)
Example Sentences:
- Masculine Singular: Le chat noir est mignon. (The black cat is cute.)
- Feminine Plural: Les chattes noires sont mignonnes. (The black female cats are cute.)
By learning these rules, you can improve your French vocabulary and grammar!