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The Comparative
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Superiority | plus + adverb + que | Il court plus vite que moi. (He runs faster than me.) |
| Inferiority | moins + adverb + que | Elle parle moins fort que lui. (She speaks more quietly than him.) |
| Equality | aussi + adverb + que | Je travaille aussi sérieusement que toi. (I work as seriously as you.) |
The Superlative
To express the highest or lowest degree, use the definite article (le/la/les) followed by plus or moins. Check the PrepMyFrench verb conjugator to ensure your accompanying verbs are perfectly conjugated!
He runs the fastestIl court le plus vite
She speaks the leastElle parle le moins
Irregular Adverbs
MannerBien (Well)
The ComparativeMieux (Better)
The SuperlativeLe mieux (The best)
QuantityBeaucoup (A lot)
The ComparativePlus (More)
The SuperlativeLe plus (The most)
The Golden Rule
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