Grammar- Bien vs Bon Flashcards

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Bon (M)/Bonne(F) is an adjective

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Bien is an adverb

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Usually which one modifies a noun?

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Bon eg. Ce sandwich est tres bon

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Usually which one modifies a verb?

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Bien eg. Lucie travaille bien

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However what is the exemption on modifying nouns?

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Bien can also modify nouns in some occasions eg. C’est un mec bien= Hes a good guy

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What is bon used to describe?

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Tastes, physical sensations, smells or level of ability

eg. C’est bon le chocolat= Chocolate is good

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What is bien used to describe?

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Anything else that hasn’t been listed in what bon describes

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