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A2 → B1 Lesson 1 of 3 · Adjectives & Comparison

Where adjectives go

Most adjectives follow the noun; a short list comes before. Learn beau, nouveau, vieux.

13 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Place adjectives after the noun
  • Know the BAGS adjectives that go before
  • Use bel, nouvel, vieil before a vowel
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Most adjectives go after the noun: un film intéressant.
  • 2Before: beau, joli, bon, mauvais, grand, petit, jeune, vieux, nouveau, gros.
  • 3Before a vowel (masc.): bel, nouvel, vieil.
  • 4Colours and nationalities always go after.

Key vocabulary

le quartierneighbourhood
l’emploi (m.)job
grosbig, fat