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Use of the Preposition 'plus' Followed by 'qui' in French Grammar
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The combination of the preposition 'plus' and the relative pronoun 'qui' in French is used to indicate a comparison between people or things. This lesson aims to explain the structure and use of 'plus qui' in sentences.
1. Understanding 'plus qui'[edit | edit source]
The phrase 'plus qui' is often used to compare the attributes of two or more nouns, usually focusing on human subjects.
Example: Il n'y a personne plus qui comprend ce sujet que Marie. (There is no one more who understands this subject than Marie.)
2. When to Use 'plus qui'[edit | edit source]
Use 'plus qui' when:
- You want to compare people based on certain qualities.
- You are focusing on the subject of the sentence.
3. Structure with 'plus qui'[edit | edit source]
Subject + verb + plus qui + verb
- Example: Il n'y a pas de prof plus qui enseigne bien que Madame Dupont. (There is no teacher more who teaches well than Madame Dupont.)
4. Examples and Exercises[edit | edit source]
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Il n'y a pas de chien plus qui aboie fort que celui-ci. (There is no dog more who barks loudly than this one.)
- Il n'y a pas de film plus qui m'émeut que celui-là. (There is no film more that moves me than that one.)
Exercises[edit | edit source]
- Exercise 1: Combine the following sentences using 'plus qui'.
- Exercise 2: Create your own comparative sentences using 'plus qui'.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Understanding how to use 'plus qui' will help you create comparative sentences in French. Make sure to practice this structure in various contexts.