B2 noun Neutre

adjective

/ˈædʒɪktɪv/

An adjective is a part of speech that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun by providing more information about its qualities, size, age, or origin. It typically appears before the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb to provide additional detail about the subject.

Exemples

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1

I found a shiny coin on the sidewalk.

I found a shiny coin on the sidewalk.

2

The proposed legislation will provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.

The proposed legislation will provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.

3

That pizza was totally awesome!

That pizza was totally awesome!

Famille de mots

Nom
adjective
Verb
adjectivize
Adverbe
adjectivally
Adjectif
adjectival
Apparenté
adjectivization
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word as an 'ADD-jective' because you are ADDING detail or description to a noun.

Quiz rapide

Identify the word type: In the sentence 'The heavy rain caused flooding', the word 'heavy' is an ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adjective

Exemples

1

I found a shiny coin on the sidewalk.

everyday

I found a shiny coin on the sidewalk.

2

The proposed legislation will provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.

formal

The proposed legislation will provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.

3

That pizza was totally awesome!

informal

That pizza was totally awesome!

4

The researcher utilized quantitative methods to analyze the demographic data.

academic

The researcher utilized quantitative methods to analyze the demographic data.

5

Our quarterly results show a significant increase in international sales.

business

Our quarterly results show a significant increase in international sales.

Famille de mots

Nom
adjective
Verb
adjectivize
Adverbe
adjectivally
Adjectif
adjectival
Apparenté
adjectivization

Collocations courantes

comparative adjective comparative adjective
superlative adjective superlative adjective
attributive adjective attributive adjective
compound adjective compound adjective
possessive adjective possessive adjective

Phrases Courantes

string of adjectives

string of adjectives

adjective order

adjective order

proper adjective

proper adjective

Souvent confondu avec

adjective vs adverb

Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Notes d'usage

In English, multiple adjectives must follow a specific sequence: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. For example, we say 'a beautiful large old round brown French wooden dining table' rather than mixing the order.

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Erreurs courantes

A common mistake is trying to pluralize an adjective to match a plural noun; adjectives in English remain singular regardless of the noun's number (e.g., 'the big houses', not 'the bigs houses').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word as an 'ADD-jective' because you are ADDING detail or description to a noun.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'adiectivum', which literally means 'that which is added' or 'added to'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Typically placed before nouns (attributive) Can be placed after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'feel' (predicative) Generally does not change form for gender or number

Quiz rapide

Identify the word type: In the sentence 'The heavy rain caused flooding', the word 'heavy' is an ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adjective

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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