12.2.6

Demonstrative Adjectives

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This, These

'This' and 'that', 'these' and 'those' are demonstrative adjectives. They are used when you use the word 'this' as a describing word. They agree with the gender and quantity of a noun

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Ce - masculine singular

  • Ce livre.
    • This book.
  • Ce magasin.
    • This shop.
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Cet - masculine words that need 'l''

  • Cet article.
    • This article.
  • Cet achat.
    • This purchase.
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Cette - feminine singular

  • Cette manière.
    • This way.
  • Cette personne.
    • This person.
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Ces - masculine or feminine plural

  • Ces jours.
    • These days.
  • Ces chiffres.
    • These figures.

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