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The Positive Degree
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The Comparative
| Comparison Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Superiority | plus ... que | Il est plus grand que moi. (He is taller than me.) |
| Inferiority | moins ... que | Ce livre est moins cher que l'autre. (This book is less expensive than the other.) |
| Equality | aussi ... que | Elle est aussi intelligente que lui. (She is as intelligent as him.) |
The Superlative
| Goal | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Degree | le/la/les plus | C'est la plus belle ville du monde. (It is the most beautiful city in the world.) |
| Lowest Degree | le/la/les moins | C'est le moins rapide des trois. (It is the slowest of the three.) |
⚠️ Watch Out: Irregular Forms
Good (Bon)
The ComparativeMeilleur (Better)
The SuperlativeLe meilleur (The best)
Bad (Mauvais)
The ComparativePire (Worse)
The SuperlativeLe pire (The worst)
Small (Petit)
The ComparativeMoindre (Lesser/Smaller)
The SuperlativeLe moindre (The least)