Demonstrative
French: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 8.8.7
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
Ce - masculine singular
- Ce livre.
- This book.
- Ce magasin.
- This shop.
Cet - masculine words that need 'l''
- Cet article.
- This article.
- Cet achat.
- This purchase.
Cette - feminine singular
- Cette manière.
- This way.
- Cette personne.
- This person.
Ces - masculine or feminine plural
- Ces jours.
- These days.
- Ces chiffres.
- These figures.
Test yourself on Demonstrative
How do you say 'what are those shoes' in French?
'Manière' is a feminine word. Which form of 'ce' would you use with it?