The position of adjectives Flashcards

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ln English, the adjective precedes the noun, whereas in French most
descriptive adjectives follow the noun.

une armoire magnifique
a beautiful armoire
une salle à manger rustique
a country-style dining room
un architecte espagnol
a Spanish architect

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Certain common short adjectives are placed before the noun they
modify.

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un petit hôtel
un grand chapeau
une jeune femme
un vieux fauteuil
un bon ami
une mauvaise réponse

a small hotel
a big hat
a young woman
an old armchair
a good friend
a bad answer

Voilà un beau jardin!
Here’s a beautiful garden!
Ils cherchent une jolie maison.
They are looking for a nice house.
Elle choisit un nouveau restaurant.
She chooses a new restaurant.

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