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Comparing people using adjectives Exercises in French language
Mastering the art of comparing people using adjectives in French is essential for effective communication. French, like English, relies on adjectives to describe and differentiate between individuals. Understanding how to properly use comparative and superlative forms will not only enhance your descriptive abilities but also deepen your grasp of the French language's nuances. Whether you are comparing someone's height, intelligence, or friendliness, knowing the correct forms and structures will allow you to express your thoughts more precisely and fluently.
In French, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, which adds a layer of complexity to making comparisons. You will need to familiarize yourself with various comparative structures, such as "plus... que" (more... than), "moins... que" (less... than), and "aussi... que" (as... as), to effectively describe similarities and differences between people. Additionally, learning the superlative forms, which express the highest or lowest degree of a quality (e.g., "le plus grand" for "the tallest"), is crucial for making definitive comparisons. Through these exercises, you'll gain confidence in using these structures, enabling you to describe people more accurately and vividly in French.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Marie est *plus grande* que sa sœur (comparative form of "tall").</p>
<p>2. Paul est *moins intelligent* que Jean (comparative form of "intelligent").</p>
<p>3. Cette maison est *aussi jolie* que l'autre (comparative form of "pretty").</p>
<p>4. Mon chien est *plus rapide* que ton chien (comparative form of "fast").</p>
<p>5. La voiture de Pierre est *moins chère* que celle de Luc (comparative form of "expensive").</p>
<p>6. Ce film est *plus intéressant* que le livre (comparative form of "interesting").</p>
<p>7. Mon frère est *aussi fort* que moi (comparative form of "strong").</p>
<p>8. Cette robe est *plus belle* que celle de Marie (comparative form of "beautiful").</p>
<p>9. Le chocolat est *moins sucré* que le bonbon (comparative form of "sweet").</p>
<p>10. Ce restaurant est *meilleur* que celui d'à côté (comparative form of "good").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Marie est *plus grande* que son frère (comparative adjective for "tall").</p>
<p>2. Paul est *moins intelligent* que Lucie (comparative adjective for "intelligent").</p>
<p>3. La maison de Pierre est *plus belle* que celle de Jean (comparative adjective for "beautiful").</p>
<p>4. Sophie est *aussi gentille* que sa mère (comparative adjective for "kind").</p>
<p>5. Mon chien est *moins rapide* que le tien (comparative adjective for "fast").</p>
<p>6. Cette voiture est *plus chère* que l'autre (comparative adjective for "expensive").</p>
<p>7. Le livre de Marie est *plus intéressant* que celui de Paul (comparative adjective for "interesting").</p>
<p>8. Ton gâteau est *moins sucré* que le mien (comparative adjective for "sweet").</p>
<p>9. Ma sœur est *aussi sportive* que moi (comparative adjective for "athletic").</p>
<p>10. Leur jardin est *plus grand* que le nôtre (comparative adjective for "big").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Marie est *plus grande* que sa sœur (adjective for tall).</p>
<p>2. Pierre est *moins intelligent* que Jean (adjective for smart).</p>
<p>3. Cette voiture est *aussi rapide* que l'autre (adjective for fast).</p>
<p>4. Sophie est *plus gentille* que son frère (adjective for kind).</p>
<p>5. Marc est *moins fort* que son ami (adjective for strong).</p>
<p>6. Le film est *aussi intéressant* que le livre (adjective for interesting).</p>
<p>7. Le gâteau est *plus délicieux* que la tarte (adjective for delicious).</p>
<p>8. Mon chien est *moins obéissant* que le tien (adjective for obedient).</p>
<p>9. Le professeur est *plus sévère* que l'autre (adjective for strict).</p>
<p>10. Cette maison est *aussi grande* que la tienne (adjective for big).</p>