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Understanding the Position of Adjectives in French
In French, adjectives can sometimes be a bit tricky because they don't always go in the same place as they do in English. Let's explore where adjectives usually go in a French sentence.
Important Points
Most adjectives go after the noun they describe.
Some adjectives go before the noun, especially if they are short or very common.
These adjectives include words that describe beauty, age, goodness, and size.
Adjectives that describe color, shape, or nationality usually go after the noun.
If you have more than one adjective, follow the rule for each one.
Examples
une grande maison
un chien noir
une belle journée
Most of the time, adjectives in French come after the noun. For example, if you want to say 'a red apple,' you would say 'une pomme rouge.' But some adjectives, like those that describe beauty, age, goodness, or size, come before the noun. These are easy to remember with the BAGS rule.
Examples
un jeune homme
une petite fille
une voiture rouge
When you have more than one adjective, just remember where each one should go. For instance, if you want to say 'a big red apple,' you would say 'une grande pomme rouge.'
Examples
un vieux château magnifique
un petit chat gris
une jolie robe bleue
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