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<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/French|French]]  → [[Language/French/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/French/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Comparative and Superlative Adjectives</div>
Welcome to another engaging lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 French Course"! Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of '''comparative and superlative adjectives'''. These concepts are vital in any language as they allow us to compare things, express preferences, and describe the world around us with a bit more finesse. By mastering these forms, you'll be able to articulate your opinions vividly and effectively in French.


In this lesson, we will explore:


* The structure and formation of comparative adjectives


<div class="pg_page_title">French Grammar → Adjectives and Adverbs → Comparative and Superlative Adjectives</div>
* The structure and formation of superlative adjectives
 
* Practical examples and cultural insights
 
* Exercises to reinforce your understanding
 
So, let’s embark on this linguistic journey together!


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<h1>Comparative and Superlative Adjectives</h1>
== Comparative Adjectives ==
 
=== Understanding Comparative Adjectives ===
 
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two entities. In English, we often use "than" to make these comparisons (e.g., "taller than"). In French, however, the structure is slightly different. The most common way to form a comparative adjective is by using the words '''plus''' (more), '''moins''' (less), or '''aussi''' (as) along with the adjective.
 
=== Structure of Comparative Adjectives ===
 
To form a comparative adjective in French, you generally follow this structure:
 
* '''plus + adjective + que''' (more + adjective + than)
 
* '''moins + adjective + que''' (less + adjective + than)
 
* '''aussi + adjective + que''' (as + adjective + as)
 
Here are some examples to illustrate this:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Marie est plus grande que Sophie. || maʁi ɛ plys ɡʁɑ̃d kə sɔfi || Marie is taller than Sophie.
 
|-
 
| Paul est moins intelligent que Marc. || pol ɛ mwɛ̃ ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃ kə maʁk || Paul is less intelligent than Marc.
 
|-
 
| Ce film est aussi intéressant que le livre. || sə film ɛ osi ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃ kə lə livʁ || This movie is as interesting as the book.
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Comparative Adjectives ===
 
Let’s look at more examples to solidify your understanding:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Le chat est plus rapide que le chien. || lə ʃa ɛ plys ʁapid kə lə ʃjɛ̃ || The cat is faster than the dog.
 
|-
 
| Cette maison est moins chère que l'autre. || sɛt mɛzɔ̃ ɛ mwɛ̃ ʃɛʁ kə l'otʁ || This house is less expensive than the other one.
 
|-
 
| Elle est aussi belle que sa sœur. || ɛl ɛ osi bɛl kə sa sœʁ || She is as beautiful as her sister.
 
|-
 
| Ce gâteau est plus délicieux que celui-ci. || sə ɡato ɛ plys de.li.sjø kə sə.lɥi.si || This cake is tastier than this one.
 
|-
 
| Mon frère est moins grand que moi. || mɔ̃ fʁɛʁ ɛ mwɛ̃ ɡʁɑ̃ kə mwa || My brother is shorter than me.
 
|-
 
| La voiture est aussi rapide que l'avion. || la vwa.tyʁ ɛ osi ʁapid kə la.vjɔ̃ || The car is as fast as the plane.
 
|-
 
| Cette salade est plus fraîche que l'autre. || sɛt sa.lad ɛ plys fʁɛʃ kə l'otʁ || This salad is fresher than the other one.
 
|-
 
| Il est plus vieux que son père. || il ɛ plys vjø kə sɔ̃ pɛʁ || He is older than his father.
 
|-
 
| Cette robe est moins belle que celle-ci. || sɛt ʁɔb ɛ mwɛ̃ bɛl kə sɛl.si || This dress is less pretty than this one.
 
|-
 
| Ce livre est aussi captivant que le film. || sə livʁ ɛ osi ka.pti.vɑ̃ kə lə film || This book is as captivating as the movie.
 
|}
 
== Superlative Adjectives ==
 
=== Understanding Superlative Adjectives ===
 
Superlative adjectives are used to express the highest degree of a quality. In English, we often add “-est” or use “most” (e.g., “the tallest” or “the most interesting”). In French, superlatives are formed using '''le plus''' (the most) or '''le moins''' (the least).
 
=== Structure of Superlative Adjectives ===
 
To form a superlative in French, you can follow this structure:
 
* '''le plus + adjective''' (the most + adjective)
 
* '''le moins + adjective''' (the least + adjective)
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| C'est le film le plus intéressant. || sɛ lə film lə plys ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃ || This is the most interesting film.
 
|-
 
| C'est la maison la moins chère. || sɛ la mɛzɔ̃ la mwɛ̃ ʃɛʁ || This is the least expensive house.
 
|-
 
| Elle est la plus belle de toutes. || ɛl ɛ la plys bɛl də tut || She is the most beautiful of all.
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Superlative Adjectives ===
 
Let’s expand with more examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Il est le plus grand joueur de l'équipe. || il ɛ lə plys ɡʁɑ̃ ʒwœʁ də le.kip || He is the tallest player on the team.
 
|-
 
| C'est la voiture la plus rapide. || sɛ la vwa.tyʁ la plys ʁapid || This is the fastest car.
 
|-
 
| Ce gâteau est le moins bon du magasin. || sə ɡato ɛ lə mwɛ̃ bɔ̃ dy maɡazɛ̃ || This cake is the least good in the store.
 
|-
 
| Paris est la ville la plus belle du monde. || paʁi ɛ la vil la plys bɛl dy mɔ̃d || Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.
 
|-
 
| Ce restaurant est le moins populaire. || sə ʁɛstoʁɑ̃ ɛ lə mwɛ̃ pɔpy.lɛʁ || This restaurant is the least popular.


<p>In French, adjectives can be used to compare two or more people, things, or ideas. There are two main ways to form comparative adjectives and superlative adjectives:</p>
|-


<ul>
| Elle est la plus intelligente de sa classe. || ɛl ɛ la plys ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃t də sa klas || She is the smartest in her class.
<li>Adding <i>plus</i> or <i>moins</i> before the adjective to make the comparative form</li>
<li>Adding <i>le plus</i> or <i>le moins</i> before the adjective to make the superlative form</li>
</ul>


<h2>Comparative Adjectives</h2>
|-


<p>To form the comparative form of adjectives, simply add <i>plus</i> or <i>moins</i> before the adjective. The word <i>que</i> (meaning "than") is used to make the comparison.</p>
| C'est le livre le plus vendu. || sɛ lə livʁ lə plys vɑ̃dy || This is the best-selling book.


<h3>Examples</h3>
|-


<table class="wikitable">
| Il est le moins patient de tous. || il ɛ lə mwɛ̃ pa.sjɑ̃ də tu || He is the least patient of all.
<tr>
<th>French</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>


<tr>
|-
<td>Mon frère est plus grand que moi.</td>
<td>mon fr-air eh ploo grahn kuh mwah</td>
<td>My brother is taller than me.</td>
</tr>


<tr>
| Ce film est le plus long que j'ai vu. || sə film ɛ lə plys lɔ̃ kə ʒe vy || This film is the longest I have seen.
<td>La pizza est moins chère que le steak.</td>
<td>lah pee-zah eh mwah share kuh luh stayk</td>
<td>The pizza is less expensive than the steak.</td>
</tr>


</table>
|-


<h2>Superlative Adjectives</h2>
| Paris est la capitale la plus visitée. || paʁi ɛ la ka.pi.tal la plys vi.zi.te || Paris is the most visited capital.


<p>To form the superlative form of adjectives, add <i>le plus</i> or <i>le moins</i> before the adjective. The word <i>de</i> (meaning "of") is used to make the comparison.</p>
|}


<h3>Examples</h3>
== Summary ==


<table class="wikitable">
To wrap up, here are the key points we covered in this lesson:
<tr>
<th>French</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>


<tr>
* '''Comparative Adjectives''' are formed using '''plus''', '''moins''', and '''aussi''' followed by the adjective and '''que'''.
<td>Le chien de Marie est le plus mignon.</td>
<td>luh shee-ehn duh mah-ree eh luh ploo mee-nyohn</td>
<td>Marie's dog is the cutest.</td>
</tr>


<tr>
* '''Superlative Adjectives''' are formed using '''le plus''' and '''le moins''' before the adjective.
<td>Les pommes de cette région sont les moins chères.</td>
<td>lay pohm duh set ray-zyohn sohn lay mwah share</td>
<td>The apples from this region are the least expensive.</td>
</tr>


</table>
* Understanding and using these forms allows you to compare and describe qualities effectively in French.


<h2>Irregular Forms</h2>
Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!


<p>Like many other aspects of French grammar, there are some irregular forms for comparative and superlative adjectives. Some of the most common irregular forms are listed below:</p>
== Exercises ==


<table class="wikitable">
1. '''Translate the following sentences into French:'''
<tr>
<th>Adjective</th>
<th>Comparative</th>
<th>Superlative</th>
</tr>


<tr>
1. She is taller than me.
<td>bon(ne)</td>
<td>meilleur(e)</td>
<td>le meilleur (la meilleure)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
2. This book is less interesting than that one.
<td>mauvais(e)</td>
<td>pire</td>
<td>le pire (la pire)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
3. He is the fastest runner in the team.
<td>petit(e)</td>
<td>moindre</td>
<td>le moindre (la moindre)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:'''
<td>grand(e)</td>
<td>plus grand(e)</td>
<td>le plus grand (la plus grande)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
1. Mon frère est ___ (grand) que moi.
<td>beau/bel(le)</td>
<td>plus beau/belle</td>
<td>le plus beau (la plus belle)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
2. Ce gâteau est ___ (délicieux) que l'autre.
<td>joli(e)</td>
<td>plus joli(e)</td>
<td>le plus joli (la plus jolie)</td>
</tr>


</table>
3. C'est le ___ (beau) film que j'ai vu.


<h2>Practice</h2>
3. '''Choose the correct form:'''


<p>Now it's time to practice! Use the comparative and superlative forms of the following adjectives to complete the sentences:</p>
1. Il est le ___ (plus / moins) intelligent de la classe.


<ol>
2. Cette robe est ___ (moins / plus) chère que celle-ci.
<li><b>bon(ne)</b></li>
<ul>
<li>J'aime ce restaurant, mais celui-ci est ____________.</li>
<li>De tous les chocolats que j'ai goûté, celui-là est ____________.</li>
<li>Elle a une idée ____________ que la mienne.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>grand(e)</b></li>
3. C'est le ___ (plus / moins) beau jour de ma vie.
<ul>
<li>Je suis ____________ que toi.</li>
<li>Le Mont-Blanc est ____________ montagne de France.</li>
<li>Il est le ____________ de ses frères.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>petit(e)</b></li>
4. '''Create your own sentences using the following adjectives:'''
<ul>
<li>La chambre est ____________ que la mienne.</li>
<li>Il a un appétit ____________ que d'habitude.</li>
<li>Je préfère les villes ____________ aux grandes métropoles.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>beau/bel(le)</b></li>
1. rapide (fast)
<ul>
<li>Mon frère est ____________ qu'avant.</li>
<li>Cette plage est ____________ que l'autre.</li>
<li>Elle est la ____________ de la soirée.</li>
</ul>


</ol>
2. cher (expensive)


<h2>Answers</h2>
3. intéressant (interesting)


<ol>
5. '''Match the sentences with their English translations:'''
<li><b>bon(ne)</b></li>
<ul>
<li>J'aime ce restaurant, mais celui-ci est <i>meilleur</i>.</li>
<li>De tous les chocolats que j'ai goûté, celui-là est <i>le meilleur</i>.</li>
<li>Elle a une idée <i>meilleure</i> que la mienne.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>grand(e)</b></li>
1. Il est plus jeune que son père.
<ul>
<li>Je suis <i>plus grand(e)</i> que toi.</li>
<li>Le Mont-Blanc est <i>la plus grande</i> montagne de France.</li>
<li>Il est le <i>plus grand</i> de ses frères.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>petit(e)</b></li>
2. C'est la meilleure pizza de la ville.
<ul>
<li>La chambre est <i>plus petite</i> que la mienne.</li>
<li>Il a un appétit <i>plus petit</i> que d'habitude.</li>
<li>Je préfère les villes <i>petites</i> aux grandes métropoles.</li>
</ul>


<li><b>beau/bel(le)</b></li>
3. Cette chanson est moins populaire que l'autre.
<ul>
<li>Mon frère est <i>plus beau</i> qu'avant.</li>
<li>Cette plage est <i>plus belle</i> que l'autre.</li>
<li>Elle est la <i>plus belle</i> de la soirée.</li>
</ul>


</ol>
Solutions:


<h2>Cultural Notes</h2>
1.


<ul>
1. Elle est plus grande que moi.
<li>In France, it is common to compare different wine regions, with some of the most famous regions being Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhône Valley.</li>
<li>The Mont-Saint-Michel is a famous island commune located in Normandy, France. It is known for its medieval architecture and is a popular tourist destination.</li>
<li>The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most famous film festivals in the world. It takes place annually in Cannes, France and features prominent filmmakers and actors.</li>
</ul>


<h2>Sources</h2>
2. Ce livre est moins intéressant que celui-là.


<ul>
3. Il est le coureur le plus rapide de l'équipe.
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative#French">Comparative</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superlative#French">Superlative</a></li>
</ul>


2.
1. plus grand
2. moins délicieux
3. plus beau
3.
1. plus
2. moins
3. plus
4. (Answers will vary)
* Example: "Cet animal est plus rapide que l'autre."
5.
1. He is younger than his father.
2. This is the best pizza in town.
3. This song is less popular than the other.
Congratulations on completing this lesson! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll master comparative and superlative adjectives in French!


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===French Comparative And Superlative // French Grammar Course ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne431tdamsk</youtube>
===French Comparative with Adjectives - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb_HpRS7I2M</youtube>
==Sources==
* [https://francais.lingolia.com/en/grammar/adjectives/comparative Comparatives and Superlatives in French grammar]
* [https://www.talkinfrench.com/french-comparatives-and-superlatives/ French Grammar: comparative and superlative | Talk in French]
* [https://www.frenchlearner.com/grammar/comparative-and-superlative/ How To Form The French Comparative and Superlative]
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/French/Grammar/How-to-write-and-read-numbers|How to write and read numbers]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Grammatical-and-real-gender|Grammatical and real gender]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Adjectives-which-normally-follow-the-noun|Adjectives which normally follow the noun]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Subject-verb-agreement-—-Agreement-with-more-than-one-subject|Subject verb agreement — Agreement with more than one subject]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Adjectifs-possessifs|Adjectifs possessifs]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Relative-Clause|Relative Clause]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Differences-in-the-use-of-numbers-in-French-and-English-Kings,-queens-and-popes|Differences in the use of numbers in French and English Kings, queens and popes]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/The-irregular-verb-avoir|The irregular verb avoir]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Plurals-of-nouns-ending-in-eu,-au,-eau|Plurals of nouns ending in eu, au, eau]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Confusions-English-and-French-direct-object|Confusions English and French direct object]]


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Welcome to another engaging lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 French Course"! Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of comparative and superlative adjectives. These concepts are vital in any language as they allow us to compare things, express preferences, and describe the world around us with a bit more finesse. By mastering these forms, you'll be able to articulate your opinions vividly and effectively in French.

In this lesson, we will explore:

  • The structure and formation of comparative adjectives
  • The structure and formation of superlative adjectives
  • Practical examples and cultural insights
  • Exercises to reinforce your understanding

So, let’s embark on this linguistic journey together!

Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Understanding Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two entities. In English, we often use "than" to make these comparisons (e.g., "taller than"). In French, however, the structure is slightly different. The most common way to form a comparative adjective is by using the words plus (more), moins (less), or aussi (as) along with the adjective.

Structure of Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

To form a comparative adjective in French, you generally follow this structure:

  • plus + adjective + que (more + adjective + than)
  • moins + adjective + que (less + adjective + than)
  • aussi + adjective + que (as + adjective + as)

Here are some examples to illustrate this:

French Pronunciation English
Marie est plus grande que Sophie. maʁi ɛ plys ɡʁɑ̃d kə sɔfi Marie is taller than Sophie.
Paul est moins intelligent que Marc. pol ɛ mwɛ̃ ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃ kə maʁk Paul is less intelligent than Marc.
Ce film est aussi intéressant que le livre. sə film ɛ osi ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃ kə lə livʁ This movie is as interesting as the book.

Examples of Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at more examples to solidify your understanding:

French Pronunciation English
Le chat est plus rapide que le chien. lə ʃa ɛ plys ʁapid kə lə ʃjɛ̃ The cat is faster than the dog.
Cette maison est moins chère que l'autre. sɛt mɛzɔ̃ ɛ mwɛ̃ ʃɛʁ kə l'otʁ This house is less expensive than the other one.
Elle est aussi belle que sa sœur. ɛl ɛ osi bɛl kə sa sœʁ She is as beautiful as her sister.
Ce gâteau est plus délicieux que celui-ci. sə ɡato ɛ plys de.li.sjø kə sə.lɥi.si This cake is tastier than this one.
Mon frère est moins grand que moi. mɔ̃ fʁɛʁ ɛ mwɛ̃ ɡʁɑ̃ kə mwa My brother is shorter than me.
La voiture est aussi rapide que l'avion. la vwa.tyʁ ɛ osi ʁapid kə la.vjɔ̃ The car is as fast as the plane.
Cette salade est plus fraîche que l'autre. sɛt sa.lad ɛ plys fʁɛʃ kə l'otʁ This salad is fresher than the other one.
Il est plus vieux que son père. il ɛ plys vjø kə sɔ̃ pɛʁ He is older than his father.
Cette robe est moins belle que celle-ci. sɛt ʁɔb ɛ mwɛ̃ bɛl kə sɛl.si This dress is less pretty than this one.
Ce livre est aussi captivant que le film. sə livʁ ɛ osi ka.pti.vɑ̃ kə lə film This book is as captivating as the movie.

Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Understanding Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Superlative adjectives are used to express the highest degree of a quality. In English, we often add “-est” or use “most” (e.g., “the tallest” or “the most interesting”). In French, superlatives are formed using le plus (the most) or le moins (the least).

Structure of Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

To form a superlative in French, you can follow this structure:

  • le plus + adjective (the most + adjective)
  • le moins + adjective (the least + adjective)

Here are some examples:

French Pronunciation English
C'est le film le plus intéressant. sɛ lə film lə plys ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃ This is the most interesting film.
C'est la maison la moins chère. sɛ la mɛzɔ̃ la mwɛ̃ ʃɛʁ This is the least expensive house.
Elle est la plus belle de toutes. ɛl ɛ la plys bɛl də tut She is the most beautiful of all.

Examples of Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Let’s expand with more examples:

French Pronunciation English
Il est le plus grand joueur de l'équipe. il ɛ lə plys ɡʁɑ̃ ʒwœʁ də le.kip He is the tallest player on the team.
C'est la voiture la plus rapide. sɛ la vwa.tyʁ la plys ʁapid This is the fastest car.
Ce gâteau est le moins bon du magasin. sə ɡato ɛ lə mwɛ̃ bɔ̃ dy maɡazɛ̃ This cake is the least good in the store.
Paris est la ville la plus belle du monde. paʁi ɛ la vil la plys bɛl dy mɔ̃d Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.
Ce restaurant est le moins populaire. sə ʁɛstoʁɑ̃ ɛ lə mwɛ̃ pɔpy.lɛʁ This restaurant is the least popular.
Elle est la plus intelligente de sa classe. ɛl ɛ la plys ɛ̃teliʒɑ̃t də sa klas She is the smartest in her class.
C'est le livre le plus vendu. sɛ lə livʁ lə plys vɑ̃dy This is the best-selling book.
Il est le moins patient de tous. il ɛ lə mwɛ̃ pa.sjɑ̃ də tu He is the least patient of all.
Ce film est le plus long que j'ai vu. sə film ɛ lə plys lɔ̃ kə ʒe vy This film is the longest I have seen.
Paris est la capitale la plus visitée. paʁi ɛ la ka.pi.tal la plys vi.zi.te Paris is the most visited capital.

Summary[edit | edit source]

To wrap up, here are the key points we covered in this lesson:

  • Comparative Adjectives are formed using plus, moins, and aussi followed by the adjective and que.
  • Superlative Adjectives are formed using le plus and le moins before the adjective.
  • Understanding and using these forms allows you to compare and describe qualities effectively in French.

Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Translate the following sentences into French:

1. She is taller than me.

2. This book is less interesting than that one.

3. He is the fastest runner in the team.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:

1. Mon frère est ___ (grand) que moi.

2. Ce gâteau est ___ (délicieux) que l'autre.

3. C'est le ___ (beau) film que j'ai vu.

3. Choose the correct form:

1. Il est le ___ (plus / moins) intelligent de la classe.

2. Cette robe est ___ (moins / plus) chère que celle-ci.

3. C'est le ___ (plus / moins) beau jour de ma vie.

4. Create your own sentences using the following adjectives:

1. rapide (fast)

2. cher (expensive)

3. intéressant (interesting)

5. Match the sentences with their English translations:

1. Il est plus jeune que son père.

2. C'est la meilleure pizza de la ville.

3. Cette chanson est moins populaire que l'autre.

Solutions:

1.

1. Elle est plus grande que moi.

2. Ce livre est moins intéressant que celui-là.

3. Il est le coureur le plus rapide de l'équipe.

2.

1. plus grand

2. moins délicieux

3. plus beau

3.

1. plus

2. moins

3. plus

4. (Answers will vary)

  • Example: "Cet animal est plus rapide que l'autre."

5.

1. He is younger than his father.

2. This is the best pizza in town.

3. This song is less popular than the other.

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll master comparative and superlative adjectives in French!

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Articles


Verbs and Tenses


Adjectives and Adverbs


Negation and Interrogation


Numbers and Time


Family and Relationships


Food and Drink


Hobbies and Interests


Geography and Travel


French Culture and Arts


French History and Society

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