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Comparative and superlative in French
In this page, we will learn how to use the comparative and superlative adjectives in French.
This type of adjective is used to express a degree of comparison between several subjects regarding a common adjective.
Comparatives
equality: as big as ... - aussi grand que ...
superiority: greater than ... - plus grand que...
inferiority: less great than ... - moins grand que...
Superlatives
the largest - le plus grand / la plus grande the less great - le moins grand / la moins grande
Exceptions
We will see below 2 adjectives that behave differently respect to the rule we just saw:
Adjective |
Comparative of superiority |
Superlative |
Good – Bon/ne |
Meilleur – Meilleur/e |
The Best – le/la meilleur/e |
Bad – Mauvais/e |
Worse – Pire |
The Worst – le/la pire |
Examples of comparatives and superlatives
Finally a few examples audio, so you can practice the French pronunciation:
English |
French |
He is taller than you |
Il est plus grand que tu |
My car is the fastest |
Ma voiture est plus rapide que la vôtre |
You're less fat than him |
Tu es moins gros que lui |
She is the most beautiful in the world |
Elle est la plus belle du monde |
We are better than them |
Nous sommes meilleurs qu’ils |
They are worse than you |
Ils sont pires que vous |
She is the worst |
Elle est la pire |
You are the best in town |
Tu es le meilleur de la ville |
Video
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