How to Use Comparative and Superlative Forms in French

Understanding Comparatives in French

Comparatives are used to compare two elements, expressing a greater or lesser degree. In French, common comparatives are formed using "plus" (more), "moins" (less), and "aussi" (as).

Forming Comparatives

To form a comparative, use the adjective or adverb between the compared elements and "plus," "moins," or "aussi." Here are some examples:

Superlatives in French

Superlatives express the highest or lowest degree of a quality. In French, this involves using "le," "la," or "les" before "plus" or "moins."

Forming Superlatives

Place "le," "la," or "les" before "plus" or "moins," followed by the adjective and the appropriate noun. Here's how you can structure them:

Irregular Forms

Some adjectives and adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms. For example, "bon" (good) changes to "meilleur" (better), and "mauvais" (bad) changes to "pire" (worse).

Examples of Irregular Forms