Comparing things
To compare nouns or adjectives, use , , and . For example: and .
Use with nouns: , . So French changes a little depending on what you compare.
is usually for a noun: , . is usually for a verb or for a whole action: , .
At A1, a good simple rule is: adjective/noun idea → ; verb/action idea → .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| more / -er than | ||
| more / -er than | ||
| less / less ... than | ||
| less / less ... than | ||
| as ... as | ||
| as ... as | ||
| better / best (feminine adjective) | ||
| better / best (feminine adjective) | ||
| better (for action/result) | ||
| better (for action/result) | ||
Hambourg est plus froid que Valbois.Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Ici, il y a moins de vent que là-bas.Here, there is less wind than over there.
La mer est plus froide que le lac.The sea is colder than the lake.
Ce magasin est aussi bon que l’autre.This shop is as good as the other one.
Mme Martin a la meilleure météo de la ville.Mrs Martin has the best forecast in town.
Cet imperméable vous va mieux.This raincoat suits you better.
Je nage mieux que mon frère.I swim better than my brother.
Je cherche une veste plus grande que ma veste.I am looking for a jacket bigger than my jacket.
Comparative: A comparison with .
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
, .
Here, there is less wind than over there.
.
The sea is colder than the lake.
.
This shop is as good as the other one.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Hambourg est Valbois.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Ici, il y a là-bas.
Here, there is less wind than over there.
La mer est le lac.
The sea is colder than the lake.
Ce magasin est l’autre.
This shop is as good as the other one.
Mme Martin a météo de la ville.
Mrs Martin has the best forecast in town.
Cet imperméable vous va .
This raincoat suits you better.
Je nage que mon frère.
I swim better than my brother.
Je cherche une veste ma veste.
I am looking for a jacket bigger than my jacket.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Hambourg est Valbois.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Ici, il y a là-bas.
Here, there is less wind than over there.
La mer est le lac.
The sea is colder than the lake.
Ce magasin est l’autre.
This shop is as good as the other one.
Mme Martin a météo de la ville.
Mrs Martin has the best forecast in town.
Cet imperméable vous va .
This raincoat suits you better.
Je nage que mon frère.
I swim better than my brother.
Je cherche une veste ma veste.
I am looking for a jacket bigger than my jacket.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Here, there is less wind than over there.
The sea is colder than the lake.
This shop is as good as the other one.
Mrs Martin has the best forecast in town.
This raincoat suits you better.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Here, there is less wind than over there.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Here, there is less wind than over there.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The sea is colder than the lake.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
The sea is colder than the lake.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
This shop is as good as the other one.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
This shop is as good as the other one.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect sentences and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
