Position (1/2)
French: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 8.8.4
After the Noun
Most adjectives go after the noun they describe.
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.
- They are used after 'ce' but they are always singular.
- C'est vieux.
- It is old.
Before the Noun
The following adjectives go before the noun:
Bon, bonne, bons, bonnes - good
- J'ai lu un bon livre.
- I read a good book.
- Je connais un bon restaurant.
- I know a good restaurant.
Mauvais, mauvaise - bad
- le mauvais temps.
- The bad weather.
- La photo est de mauvaise qualité.
- The photo is bad quality.
Jeune - young
- Le jeune garçon.
- they young boy.
- La jeune fille.
- The young girl.
Vieux, vieil, vieille, - old
- Le vieil homme.
- The old man.
- Le vieux château.
- The old castle.
Nouveau, nouvel, nouvelle, nouveaux, nouvelles - new
- Ma nouvelle voiture.
- My new car.
- Le nouveau pull.
- The new jumper.
Beau, bel, belle, beaux, belles - beautiful
- Elle a un beau visage.
- She has a beautiful face.
- Une belle vue.
- A beautiful view.
Test yourself on Position (1/2)
Which is the correct translation for 'a quick conversation' in French?
In which of these sentences is the adjective in the WRONG place?
How do you say 'we are ready' in French?
Which sentence has the correct position and agreement of 'bon'?