Transcript L’accord des adjectifs au singulier

L’accord des adjectifs au
singulier
Adjective Agreement in
the Singular Form
What
is an adjective? Word
that describes a noun
With what must an adjective
agree? the noun it describes
or modifies
Masc Noun --> Masc Adj
Fem Noun --> Fem Adj
What
do adjectives mark and
where are they placed?
Adjectives are gender
markers
Most adjectives come after
the noun
Pronunciation & Spelling
Is the “e” pronounced in feminine
adjectives?
Yes,
when the “e” comes
after a consonant, the
consonant is pronounced.
Petite
Grande
Intelligente
Is
the final consonant pronounced
in masculine adjectives?
No, since the consonant is not
followed by an “e,” the final
consonant is not pronounced.
Written:
Pronounced:
Petit
- peti
Grand
- gran
Intelligent
-intelligen
How do you pronounce a feminine
adj ending in “NE”?
 Pronounce the “N”
 Brune
 Américaine
How do you pronounce a
masculine adjective ending in “N”?
“N” is not pronounced
Vowel before the “N” is nasal
Brun
Américain
What is a common “E”?
Many adj end in “E” for both
Masculine or Feminine forms
Sincère
Sympathique
Comique
Fantastique
Les devoirs
Ex
B et C à la page 24