| Comparatifs | Exemples |
|---|---|
| +Plus + adjectif + que | La banane est plus sucrée que la pomme. (The banana is more sweet than the apple.) |
| -Moins + adjectif + que | Il est moins grand que son frère. (He is less tall than his brother.) |
| =Aussi + adjectif + que | La robe est aussi jolie que le pantalon. (The dress is as pretty as the trousers.) |
Exercise 1: Les adjectifs comparatifs: "Plus", "Moins", "Aussi"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
moins, aussi, plus
1.
- :
Le beige est ... foncé que le rose.
(Beige is less dark than pink.)
2.
+ :
Il est ... grand que son frère.
(He is taller than his brother.)
3.
- :
Le plat de mon père est ... bon que celui du cuisinier.
(My father's dish is not as good as the cook's.)
4.
+ :
Le ciel est ... clair que la mer.
(The sky is clearer than the sea.)
5.
- :
La jupe est ... chère que le pantalon.
(The skirt is cheaper than the trousers.)
6.
= :
Le donut est ... sucré que la crêpe.
(The donut is as sweet as the pancake.)
7.
+ :
L'odeur de l'oignon est ... forte que celle de la patate.
(The smell of the onion is stronger than that of the potato.)
8.
- :
Mon plat est ... salé que ton plat.
(My dish is less salty than your dish.)
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
moins
lighter
2
aussi
as
3
plus
This fabric is softer than the other one.