6.8.4

Position of Adjectives: After the Noun

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Adjectives That Go After the Noun

Most adjectives go after the noun they describe.

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Examples of adjectives after the noun

  • J'ai un livre intéressant.
    • I have an interesting book.
  • Ils ont une voiture rapide.
    • They have a quick car.
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In sentences with verbs

  • Adjectives can be used in sentences with verbs like 'être' or 'devenir'.
    • Elle devient belle.
      • She is becoming beautiful.
    • Nous sommes prêts.
      • We are ready.
  • These adjectives can also be used after 'ce', but they are always singular.
    • C'est vieux.
      • It is old.

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1Identity & Culture

2Areas of Interest

3Study & Employment

4Common Tenses

4.1Present Tense

4.2Perfect Tense

4.3Imperfect Tense

4.4Imperfect vs Perfect

4.5Future Tense

5Advanced Tenses

6Extra Grammar

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