Which adjectives go before the nouns in French?
In French, most adjectives go after the nouns they describe. However, certain adjectives denoting size, age, beauty, goodness, and nationality typically go before the nouns they modify. Some common examples include:
- un grand chien (a big dog)
- une vieille femme (an old woman)
- une belle robe (a beautiful dress)
- un bon ami (a good friend)
- un jeune enfant (a young child)
- un petit appartement (a small apartment)
- un joli paysage (a pretty landscape)
- un nouveau livre (a new book)