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Forming comparatives Exercises in French language
Mastering the art of forming comparatives in French is essential for anyone looking to achieve fluency in the language. Comparatives allow you to compare two or more things, expressing ideas like "bigger," "smaller," "more interesting," or "less expensive." Unlike English, where you can often just add "-er" or use "more" and "less," French has its own set of rules and structures that must be followed. This makes it crucial to understand both regular and irregular forms to communicate your thoughts accurately and effectively.
In French, forming comparatives involves both adjectives and adverbs. For adjectives, you'll typically use "plus" (more), "moins" (less), or "aussi" (as) before the adjective, followed by "que" (than) to make the comparison. For example, "plus grand que" means "bigger than," while "moins cher que" means "less expensive than." Adverbs follow a similar pattern, and understanding the nuances between regular and irregular forms is key to mastering these structures. Through a series of targeted exercises, you'll gain the practice needed to confidently form comparatives in any context, enriching your French vocabulary and improving your conversational skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Marie est *plus* intelligente que Paul (comparative of "more").</p>
<p>2. Ce film est *moins* intéressant que l'autre (comparative of "less").</p>
<p>3. Il est *aussi* fort que son frère (comparative of "as...as").</p>
<p>4. Cette voiture est *plus* rapide que celle-là (comparative of "more").</p>
<p>5. La soupe est *moins* chaude que le café (comparative of "less").</p>
<p>6. Elle est *aussi* gentille que sa sœur (comparative of "as...as").</p>
<p>7. Ce livre est *plus* long que celui-ci (comparative of "more").</p>
<p>8. Le gâteau est *moins* sucré que la tarte (comparative of "less").</p>
<p>9. Pierre est *aussi* grand que Jean (comparative of "as...as").</p>
<p>10. La chambre est *plus* propre que le salon (comparative of "more").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Marie est *plus intelligente* que Paul (comparative for intelligent).</p>
<p>2. Ce film est *moins intéressant* que le livre (comparative for interesting).</p>
<p>3. Cette pizza est *aussi délicieuse* que celle de l'autre restaurant (comparative for delicious).</p>
<p>4. Mon frère est *plus grand* que moi (comparative for tall).</p>
<p>5. Ce cours est *moins difficile* que le cours de mathématiques (comparative for difficult).</p>
<p>6. Cette voiture est *plus rapide* que celle de Jean (comparative for fast).</p>
<p>7. Le chien de Sophie est *aussi gentil* que le mien (comparative for kind).</p>
<p>8. La nouvelle maison est *plus grande* que l'ancienne (comparative for big).</p>
<p>9. Ces vacances sont *moins chères* que celles de l'année dernière (comparative for cheap).</p>
<p>10. Mon chat est *plus paresseux* que mon chien (comparative for lazy).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Marie est *plus* intelligente que Paul (comparative for more).</p>
<p>2. Cette pomme est *moins* sucrée que cette poire (comparative for less).</p>
<p>3. Ce film est *aussi* intéressant que le livre (comparative for as).</p>
<p>4. Le gâteau de Julie est *meilleur* que celui de Marie (comparative for better).</p>
<p>5. Il court *plus* vite que son frère (comparative for more).</p>
<p>6. Le chien est *moins* grand que le cheval (comparative for less).</p>
<p>7. Cette robe est *aussi* chère que l'autre (comparative for as).</p>
<p>8. Ce café est *meilleur* que celui d'hier (comparative for better).</p>
<p>9. Elle chante *moins* fort que lui (comparative for less).</p>
<p>10. Le chocolat est *plus* délicieux que les bonbons (comparative for more).</p>




