Le chat noir.
English: The black cat.
- Language
- French
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Noms et adjectifs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In French, adjectives describe nouns and must agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) with the noun they describe.
When to use it
Use adjectives in French to describe people, objects, or animals. The adjective must match the noun it describes in gender and number.
Key forms
- Masculine singular: petit
- Feminine singular: petite
- Masculine plural: petits
- Feminine plural: petites
Examples
La voiture rouge.
English: The red car.
Les maisons blanches.
English: The white houses.
Une fille intelligente.
English: An intelligent girl.
Tips
- Most adjectives add -e for feminine and -s for plural.
- The adjective usually comes after the noun in French.
- Remember to check the gender and number of the noun before adding the adjective ending.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some adjectives are irregular, like 'beau' (belle), 'nouveau' (nouvelle), 'vieux' (vieille).
- A few adjectives come before the noun, such as 'petit', 'grand', 'bon', 'mauvais'.