Adjectives to Describe Yourself and Your Friends in French

1. Basic Adjectives:

Here are some simple words you can use to describe people:

• Gentil(le) - Kind
• Amusant(e) - Funny
• Sportif(ve) - Athletic
• Sérieux(se) - Serious
• Intelligent(e) - Smart
• Joli(e) - Pretty/Beautiful

2. Agreement of Adjectives:

In French, adjectives must match the noun they describe. Here’s how they change:

• For a tall man, you say: grand
• For a tall woman, you say: grande
• For tall men, you say: grands
• For tall women, you say: grandes

3. Sample Sentences:

Here are some examples of sentences you can use:

• Je suis gentil. (I am kind.)
• Mon ami est amusant. (My friend is funny.)
• Ma sœur est sportive. (My sister is athletic.)

4. Engaging in Dialogue:

If you want to ask someone about their friend, you can say:

• Comment est ton ami? (What is your friend like?)

And if you want to reply, you might say:

• Il est sérieux et intelligent. (He is serious and smart.)

Practice:

Try making your own sentences using these adjectives to describe yourself and your friends!

Also, remember to use polite words like s’il vous plaît (please) and merci (thank you) when you talk with others.

Practicing these sentences will help you feel more comfortable having basic conversations in French!