Mastering Singular Endings
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The Core Agreement Rules
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Special Feminine Transformations
| Masculine Ending | Feminine Ending | Example (M $ ightarrow$ F) |
|---|---|---|
| -er | -ère | Léger $ ightarrow$ Légère |
| -f | -ve | Actif $ ightarrow$ Active |
| -eux | -euse | Heureux $ ightarrow$ Heureuse |
| -el | -elle | Cruel $ ightarrow$ Cruelle |
Scaling Up: Plural Endings
General Pluralization
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Example: petit $ ightarrow$ petits / petite $ ightarrow$ petites
Feminine Plural Logic
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Example: heureux $ ightarrow$ heureuse $ ightarrow$ heureuses
The Rule Breakers: Invariables
Some adjectives are 'invariable', meaning they never change regardless of gender or number. These are rare but essential for fluency. Use the PrepMyFrench verb conjugator and vocabulary tools to master these exceptions.
Marron (Brown)
Orange (Orange)
Singe (Monkey-like/Rare)