Position of Adjectives: After the Noun
French: AQA GCSE (2025 Exams), topic 6.8.4
Adjectives That Go After the Noun
Most adjectives go after the noun they describe.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Position of Adjectives: After the Noun
Which is the correct translation for 'a quick conversation' in French?
In which of these sentences is the adjective in the WRONG place?
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