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Understanding Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in French
In French, just like in English, we use comparative and superlative adjectives to compare things. Comparatives show how two things are different, and superlatives show the most extreme difference among three or more things.
Comparative Adjectives
To compare two things in French, we use the words 'plus', 'moins', or 'aussi' before an adjective. This helps us say if something is more, less, or equally something than another thing.
Important Points
'Plus' means more
'Moins' means less
'Aussi' means as
Examples
Marie est plus grande que Paul.
Ce livre est moins intéressant que l'autre.
Il est aussi gentil que son frère.
Superlative Adjectives
When you want to say something is the most or the least among a group, you use superlative adjectives. In French, we put 'le', 'la', or 'les' before 'plus' or 'moins' and the adjective.
Important Points
'Le plus' or 'La plus' means the most
'Le moins' or 'La moins' means the least
Examples
C'est le plus grand bâtiment de la ville.
Elle est la moins rapide de l'équipe.
Ce sont les plus beaux tableaux du musée.
Irregular Adjectives
Some adjectives are irregular and don't follow the usual rules. They change completely when they become comparative or superlative.
Important Points
'Bon' becomes 'meilleur' for better and 'le meilleur' for the best
'Mauvais' becomes 'pire' for worse and 'le pire' for the worst
Examples
Ce gâteau est meilleur que l'autre.
C'est le pire film que j'ai vu.
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