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cerb L.A1Kwiziq community member

How do you know whether or not an adjective goes before or after the noun?

Asked 7 months ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Bonjour Cerb

Before the noun, an abstract meaning. After the noun a concrete/descriptive meaning.

Access the link above for some examples to aid your understanding.

Bonne continuation.

Jim

Like27 months ago

Berenice L.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Bonjour Cerb,

here is a video that can help you understand where to place the adjectives in a sentence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP1zCW4yUrs

Bonne journée!

Like17 months ago

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