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Add Nuance in French Descriptions and Comparisons
This deck teaches nuanced French descriptions and comparisons, including adjective placement that changes meaning, irregular comparatives like 'meilleur' and 'mieux', and structures like 'plus..., plus...'.
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Add Nuance in French Descriptions and Comparisons
This deck teaches nuanced French descriptions and comparisons, including adjective placement that changes meaning, irregular comparatives like 'meilleur' and 'mieux', and structures like 'plus..., plus...'.
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50 CardsLesson#1
In French, the meaning of some adjectives can change depending on whether they are placed before or after the noun they describe. Let's start by looking at the adjective 'ancien'.
Lesson#2
When 'ancien' comes before the noun, it means 'former'. For example, 'mon ancien professeur' means 'my former teacher'.
Quiz#3
Translate into French: 'my former school'.
mon ancienne école
Lesson#4
When 'ancien' comes after the noun, it means 'ancient' or 'old'. For instance, 'un meuble ancien' means 'an old piece of furniture'.
Quiz#5
Translate into French: 'an ancient castle'.
un château ancien
Lesson#6
Next, let's look at 'propre'. Before a noun, 'propre' means 'own', as in something that belongs to you. For example, 'mes propres clés' means 'my own keys'.
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