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© Boardworks Ltd of 11 The position of adjectives 2 C’est une jolie jupe. C’est une belle jupe. C’est une longue jupe. C’est une jupe moche. C’est une jupe noire et rouge. C’est une jupe nulle. What do you notice about the position of the adjectives? Here are some opinions about these skirts:
© Boardworks Ltd of 11 Most adjectives, like colours, come after the noun. However there are some common adjectives that come before the noun: The position of adjectives 3 joli(e)(s) grand(e)(s) long(ue)(s) court(e)(s) beau(x) / belle(s) petit(e)(s)
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© Boardworks Ltd of 11 Adjectives that change meaning 1 AdjectiveMeaning when before the noun Meaning when after the noun ancienformerold, ancient cherdearexpensive grandgreattall pauvreunfortunatepoor (financially) propreown, personalclean The following adjectives change meaning depending on whether they are found before or after the noun.
© Boardworks Ltd of 11 Adjectives that change meaning 2 C’est une école ancienne. C’est mon ancienne école.
© Boardworks Ltd of 11 Il est un homme pauvre. Il est un pauvre homme. Adjectives that change meaning 3
© Boardworks Ltd of 11 Adjectives that change meaning 4 C’est une chambre propre. C’est sa propre chambre.
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