La voiture rouge est rapide.
English: The red car is fast.
- Language
- French
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Adjectifs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adjectifs qualificatifs are words in French that describe or give more information about a noun, such as its color, size, or quality.
When to use it
Use adjectives in French to describe people, objects, or places. Adjectives usually come after the noun, but some common ones come before.
Key forms
- Most adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they describe.
- Masculine singular: petit
- Feminine singular: petite
- Masculine plural: petits
- Feminine plural: petites
Examples
Mon frère est intelligent.
English: My brother is smart.
J'ai acheté des pommes vertes.
English: I bought green apples.
Elle porte une belle robe.
English: She is wearing a beautiful dress.
Tips
- Remember that most adjectives must match the noun in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).
- Some adjectives like 'beau', 'grand', 'petit' usually come before the noun.
- Be careful with spelling changes in the feminine or plural forms.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some adjectives have irregular forms, like 'beau' (belle), 'nouveau' (nouvelle), or 'vieux' (vieille).
- A few adjectives change meaning depending on whether they come before or after the noun, like 'ancien'.