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Superlatives in French
What should you do if you have questions about French superlatives or lessons?
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You can leave your question in the comment section below the video, or participate in the Facebook group.
What is a superlative?
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A superlative is a word or phrase used to express the highest or lowest degree of a quality when comparing a noun with a group, such as 'the most', 'the best', or 'the least'.
How do superlatives differ from comparatives?
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Comparatives compare two things (e.g. smarter), while superlatives compare one thing to a whole group (e.g. the smartest).
What is the French word for 'the most' when forming superlatives?
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In French, 'le plus' is used for 'the most' when forming superlatives.
How do you say 'the least' in French for superlatives?
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You use 'le moins' to mean 'the least' in French superlatives.
How do you structure a basic superlative in French?
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The structure is: [subject] + [form of être] + [article] + [noun] + 'le plus / le moins' + [adjective] + [group].
How would you say 'Claire is the smartest girl in the class' in French?
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'Claire est la fille la plus intelligente de la classe.'
How do you say 'the least worried about the test' in French?
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'La moins inquiète du test.'
What word is used in French for 'the best'?
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The word 'le meilleur' (or 'la meilleure' for feminine) is used for 'the best'.
What is the French word for 'the worst'?
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'Le pire' is the French word for 'the worst'.
What is the French superlative form for 'the smallest' or 'the least (amount)'?
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For 'the smallest' or 'least', use 'le moins'. For example, 'le moins' in front of the adjective.
Do you always have to specify the noun in a French superlative?
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No, sometimes you can omit the noun if context makes it clear, focusing on the adjective like 'la moins inquiète'.
How do you show 'about' when talking about superlatives and topics in French?
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You use 'de' to mean 'about' or 'of' when referring to the group or topic.
Do all French superlatives follow the same pattern?
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Most do, but some irregular adjectives, like 'bon' (good) and 'mauvais' (bad), use unique superlative forms.
What is the superlative form of 'bon' (good) in French?
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'Le meilleur' is the superlative form of 'bon'.
What is the superlative form of 'mauvais' (bad) in French?
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'Le pire' is the superlative form of 'mauvais'.
What should you do to practice using French superlatives?
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Think of ways to describe your friends or family using superlatives, such as the tallest, the smartest, etc., and try forming those sentences.
What are some example sentences using superlatives in a real context?
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Examples include: 'Claire est la fille la plus intelligente de la classe' (Claire is the smartest girl in the class) and 'Elle est la moins inquiète du test' (She is the least worried about the test).
Why is it important to learn superlatives in French?
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Learning superlatives helps you compare things and people, and expand your descriptive abilities in French conversations.
Where can you get more practice with French language lessons from the speaker?
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You can listen to the Language Tutor French podcast or join the Language Tutor French Facebook group for more practice.
What should you do if you have questions about French superlatives or lessons?
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You can leave your question in the comment section below the video, or participate in the Facebook group.
What is a superlative?
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A superlative is a word or phrase used to express the highest or lowest degree of a quality when comparing a noun with a group, such as 'the most', 'the best', or 'the least'.