Patterns
French: KS3, topic 15.2.11
Patterns in Adjectives
Adjectives are normally placed after the noun and not before.
Key vocab
- Vert - green.
- Long - long.
- Paresseux - lazy.
- Joli - pretty.
- Premier - first.
- Grand - big.
Exceptions
- However, some adjectives must be placed before the noun.
- To remember when to place the adjective before the noun, use BANGS:
- B for beauty.
- A for age.
- N for numbers.
- G for good and bad.
- S for size.
Quelques exemples
- J' ai les cheveux longs.
- I have long hair.
- Le garçon paresseux.
- The lazy boy.
- C’est un joli village.
- It’s a nice village.
- C’est le premier mai.
- It’s the first of May.