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In the previous lesson, we learned about the agreement of adjectives in French. We discovered that adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. This knowledge is essential for building accurate and descriptive sentences in French. Now, we will continue our exploration of adjectives by diving into the world of comparative and superlative adjectives. These types of adjectives allow us to compare and express the highest degree of a quality. Let's get started!


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==Comparative and Superlative Adjectives==
== Comparative Adjectives ==
 
<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>
<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>
 
==Comparative Adjectives==


<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>
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people. In English, we often add "-er" or use the word "more" before the adjective to create the comparative form. In French, the process is a bit different. Let's take a look at how to form comparative adjectives in French:


===Examples===
1. For short adjectives (one syllable):
To form the comparative, we add "-er" to the end of the adjective. However, if the adjective ends with a vowel, we simply add "-r" instead. Here are a few examples:
* Bon (good) becomes meilleur (better)
* Petit (small) becomes plus petit (smaller)
* Grand (big) becomes plus grand (bigger)


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2. For longer adjectives (two or more syllables):
<tr>
To form the comparative, we use the word "plus" before the adjective. Here are a few examples:
<th>French</th>
* Intéressant (interesting) becomes plus intéressant (more interesting)
<th>Pronunciation</th>
* Difficile (difficult) becomes plus difficile (more difficult)
<th>English</th>
* Important (important) becomes plus important (more important)
</tr>


<tr>
It's important to note that some adjectives have irregular comparative forms. These exceptions must be memorized. Here are a few examples:
<td>Mon frère est plus grand que moi.</td>
* Bon (good) becomes meilleur (better)
<td>mon fr-air eh ploo grahn kuh mwah</td>
* Mauvais (bad) becomes pire (worse)
<td>My brother is taller than me.</td>
* Petit (small) becomes moindre (smaller/lesser)
</tr>


<tr>
Now that we know how to form comparative adjectives, let's see how they are used in sentences. In French, we often use the word "que" (than) to compare two things. Here's an example:
<td>La pizza est moins chère que le steak.</td>
* Pierre est plus grand que Paul. (Pierre is taller than Paul.)
<td>lah pee-zah eh mwah share kuh luh stayk</td>
<td>The pizza is less expensive than the steak.</td>
</tr>


</table>
In this sentence, we compare the height of Pierre and Paul using the comparative form of the adjective "grand" (tall). The word "que" indicates the comparison.


==Superlative Adjectives==
== Superlative Adjectives ==


<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>
Superlative adjectives are used to express the highest degree of a quality. In English, we often add "-est" or use the word "most" before the adjective to create the superlative form. In French, the process is similar to forming comparative adjectives. Let's take a look at how to form superlative adjectives in French:


===Examples===
1. For short adjectives (one syllable):
To form the superlative, we add "-est" to the end of the adjective. However, if the adjective ends with a vowel, we simply add "-st" instead. Here are a few examples:
* Bon (good) becomes le meilleur (the best)
* Petit (small) becomes le plus petit (the smallest)
* Grand (big) becomes le plus grand (the biggest)


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2. For longer adjectives (two or more syllables):
<tr>
To form the superlative, we use the word "le plus" before the adjective. Here are a few examples:
<th>French</th>
* Intéressant (interesting) becomes le plus intéressant (the most interesting)
<th>Pronunciation</th>
* Difficile (difficult) becomes le plus difficile (the most difficult)
<th>English</th>
* Important (important) becomes le plus important (the most important)
</tr>


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Just like with comparative adjectives, some adjectives have irregular superlative forms. Here are a few examples:
<td>Le chien de Marie est le plus mignon.</td>
* Bon (good) becomes le meilleur (the best)
<td>luh shee-ehn duh mah-ree eh luh ploo mee-nyohn</td>
* Mauvais (bad) becomes le pire (the worst)
<td>Marie's dog is the cutest.</td>
* Petit (small) becomes le moindre (the smallest/least)
</tr>


<tr>
Now that we know how to form superlative adjectives, let's see how they are used in sentences. In French, we often use the word "de" (of) before the noun to indicate the superlative. Here's an example:
<td>Les pommes de cette région sont les moins chères.</td>
* C'est le meilleur restaurant de la ville. (It's the best restaurant in the city.)
<td>lay pohm duh set ray-zyohn sohn lay mwah share</td>
<td>The apples from this region are the least expensive.</td>
</tr>


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In this sentence, we express that the restaurant is the best in the city using the superlative form of the adjective "bon" (good). The word "de" indicates the superlative.


==Irregular Forms==
== Practice 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>
Now that we have learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives in French, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.


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1. Cette voiture est _____ (rapide) que celle-ci.
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2. C'est la ______ (joli) robe que j'ai jamais vue.
<th>Adjective</th>
3. Mon frère est _____ (jeune) que moi.
<th>Comparative</th>
4. Paris est ______ (grand) ville de France.
<th>Superlative</th>
5. Ce film est ______ (intéressant) que celui que j'ai vu hier.
</tr>


<tr>
Answers:
<td>bon(ne)</td>
1. Cette voiture est plus rapide que celle-ci.
<td>meilleur(e)</td>
2. C'est la plus jolie robe que j'ai jamais vue.
<td>le meilleur (la meilleure)</td>
3. Mon frère est plus jeune que moi.
</tr>
4. Paris est la plus grande ville de France.
5. Ce film est plus intéressant que celui que j'ai vu hier.


<tr>
== Conclusion ==
<td>mauvais(e)</td>
<td>pire</td>
<td>le pire (la pire)</td>
</tr>


<tr>
In this lesson, we learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives in French. We discovered that the process is similar to English, but with some differences in word usage. Comparative adjectives allow us to compare two things or people, while superlative adjectives express the highest degree of a quality. By mastering these concepts, we can enhance our ability to describe and compare in French. In the next lesson, we will explore the formation and use of adverbs. Keep up the great work!
<td>petit(e)</td>
<td>moindre</td>
<td>le moindre (la moindre)</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
<td>grand(e)</td>
<td>plus grand(e)</td>
<td>le plus grand (la plus grande)</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
<td>beau/bel(le)</td>
<td>plus beau/belle</td>
<td>le plus beau (la plus belle)</td>
</tr>
 
<tr>
<td>joli(e)</td>
<td>plus joli(e)</td>
<td>le plus joli (la plus jolie)</td>
</tr>
 
</table>
 
==Practice==
 
<p>Now it's time to practice! Use the comparative and superlative forms of the following adjectives to complete the sentences:</p>
 
<ol>
<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>
<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>
<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>
<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>
 
==Answers==
 
<ol>
<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>
<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>
<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>
<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>
 
==Cultural Notes==
 
<ul>
<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>
 
==Sources==
 
<ul>
<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>


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==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]


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* [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]


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In the previous lesson, we learned about the agreement of adjectives in French. We discovered that adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. This knowledge is essential for building accurate and descriptive sentences in French. Now, we will continue our exploration of adjectives by diving into the world of comparative and superlative adjectives. These types of adjectives allow us to compare and express the highest degree of a quality. Let's get started!

Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people. In English, we often add "-er" or use the word "more" before the adjective to create the comparative form. In French, the process is a bit different. Let's take a look at how to form comparative adjectives in French:

1. For short adjectives (one syllable): To form the comparative, we add "-er" to the end of the adjective. However, if the adjective ends with a vowel, we simply add "-r" instead. Here are a few examples:

  • Bon (good) becomes meilleur (better)
  • Petit (small) becomes plus petit (smaller)
  • Grand (big) becomes plus grand (bigger)

2. For longer adjectives (two or more syllables): To form the comparative, we use the word "plus" before the adjective. Here are a few examples:

  • Intéressant (interesting) becomes plus intéressant (more interesting)
  • Difficile (difficult) becomes plus difficile (more difficult)
  • Important (important) becomes plus important (more important)

It's important to note that some adjectives have irregular comparative forms. These exceptions must be memorized. Here are a few examples:

  • Bon (good) becomes meilleur (better)
  • Mauvais (bad) becomes pire (worse)
  • Petit (small) becomes moindre (smaller/lesser)

Now that we know how to form comparative adjectives, let's see how they are used in sentences. In French, we often use the word "que" (than) to compare two things. Here's an example:

  • Pierre est plus grand que Paul. (Pierre is taller than Paul.)

In this sentence, we compare the height of Pierre and Paul using the comparative form of the adjective "grand" (tall). The word "que" indicates the comparison.

Superlative Adjectives

Superlative adjectives are used to express the highest degree of a quality. In English, we often add "-est" or use the word "most" before the adjective to create the superlative form. In French, the process is similar to forming comparative adjectives. Let's take a look at how to form superlative adjectives in French:

1. For short adjectives (one syllable): To form the superlative, we add "-est" to the end of the adjective. However, if the adjective ends with a vowel, we simply add "-st" instead. Here are a few examples:

  • Bon (good) becomes le meilleur (the best)
  • Petit (small) becomes le plus petit (the smallest)
  • Grand (big) becomes le plus grand (the biggest)

2. For longer adjectives (two or more syllables): To form the superlative, we use the word "le plus" before the adjective. Here are a few examples:

  • Intéressant (interesting) becomes le plus intéressant (the most interesting)
  • Difficile (difficult) becomes le plus difficile (the most difficult)
  • Important (important) becomes le plus important (the most important)

Just like with comparative adjectives, some adjectives have irregular superlative forms. Here are a few examples:

  • Bon (good) becomes le meilleur (the best)
  • Mauvais (bad) becomes le pire (the worst)
  • Petit (small) becomes le moindre (the smallest/least)

Now that we know how to form superlative adjectives, let's see how they are used in sentences. In French, we often use the word "de" (of) before the noun to indicate the superlative. Here's an example:

  • C'est le meilleur restaurant de la ville. (It's the best restaurant in the city.)

In this sentence, we express that the restaurant is the best in the city using the superlative form of the adjective "bon" (good). The word "de" indicates the superlative.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives in French, let's practice what we have learned. Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. Cette voiture est _____ (rapide) que celle-ci. 2. C'est la ______ (joli) robe que j'ai jamais vue. 3. Mon frère est _____ (jeune) que moi. 4. Paris est ______ (grand) ville de France. 5. Ce film est ______ (intéressant) que celui que j'ai vu hier.

Answers: 1. Cette voiture est plus rapide que celle-ci. 2. C'est la plus jolie robe que j'ai jamais vue. 3. Mon frère est plus jeune que moi. 4. Paris est la plus grande ville de France. 5. Ce film est plus intéressant que celui que j'ai vu hier.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned how to form and use comparative and superlative adjectives in French. We discovered that the process is similar to English, but with some differences in word usage. Comparative adjectives allow us to compare two things or people, while superlative adjectives express the highest degree of a quality. By mastering these concepts, we can enhance our ability to describe and compare in French. In the next lesson, we will explore the formation and use of adverbs. Keep up the great work!

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Geography and Travel


French Culture and Arts


French History and Society

Videos

French Comparative And Superlative // French Grammar Course ...

French Comparative with Adjectives - YouTube


Sources


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