french grammer Flashcards
superlative
What is the French superlative degree used for?
To express the highest degree or extreme quality of an adjective.
How do you form the superlative for adjectives in French?
By using ‘le plus’ (the most) or ‘le moins’ (the least) before the adjective.
What is the comparative degree in French?
A form used to compare two nouns, often formed with ‘plus’ (more), ‘moins’ (less), or ‘aussi’ (as).
Fill in the blank: ‘Marie est _____ (intelligent) que Paul.’
plus intelligente
True or False: The superlative can only be used with positive adjectives.
False
What is the superlative form of ‘bon’ (good)?
le meilleur
Which phrase means ‘the least interesting’ in French?
le moins intéressant
What is the comparative form of ‘grand’ (big)?
plus grand
In French, how would you say ‘the most beautiful’?
le plus beau
How do you form the superlative for an adjective ending in ‘-eux’?
Use ‘le plus’ followed by the adjective, e.g., ‘le plus heureux’.
True or False: ‘aussi’ is used to indicate a greater degree in comparisons.
False
What is the superlative form of ‘mauvais’ (bad)?
le pire
Fill in the blank: ‘Ce film est _____ (intéressant) que l’autre.’
plus intéressant
Which comparative phrase means ‘as tall as’?
aussi grand que
What is the comparative form of ‘petit’ (small)?
plus petit
How do you express ‘the least expensive’ in French?
le moins cher
What is the superlative form of ‘jeune’ (young)?
le plus jeune
Fill in the blank: ‘Il est _____ (gentil) que sa sœur.’
plus gentil
True or False: The comparative degree can be used for more than two items.
False
What is the comparative form of ‘rapide’ (fast)?
plus rapide
How do you say ‘the most careful’ in French?
le plus prudent
Fill in the blank: ‘C’est _____ (difficile) que ce que je pensais.’
plus difficile
What is the superlative form of ‘vieux’ (old)?
le plus vieux
Which comparative phrase means ‘less interesting’?
moins intéressant
