Advanced Comparatives: Plus... plus..., Autant... autant...

Total Word Count: 1,750+ words

You know how to say "A is better than B". But how do you say "The more you study, the more you learn"? Or "As much as I like coffee, I like tea as much"?

Advanced comparatives (The double comparison) are the mark of a sophisticated speaker. They show proportionality and nuance.

This guide covers the structures that will impress any TCF/TEF examiner.

Part 1: Proportionality (The More... The More...)

In English we use "The + Comparative... The + Comparative...". In French, we use . (Notice there is NO "Le" before Plus).

Advanced Comparatives: Plus... plus..., Autant... autant...

Advanced Comparatives: Plus... plus..., Autant... autant...

Part 1: Proportionality (The More... The More...)

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Structure:

Part 2: Proportionality with Adjectives

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Part 3: "Autant... Autant..." (As Much... As Much...)

Part 4: "D'autant plus que..." (All the more so because...)

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Part 5: "De plus en plus" vs "De moins en moins"

Part 6: Comparison of Equality (Aussi... que / Autant... que)

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Part 7: The "Mieux" Strategy

Conclusion

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