Bangs really confuse me:(
Could I get a few notes on them please, I already checked the internet.
B stands for beauty
A stands for age
N stands for number
G stands for goodness
S stands for size
These are all adjectives, what confuses me is that are they supposed to come after the noun or before?
Clever! Unlike English adjectives, most descriptive adjectives in French FOLLOW the noun they modify.
une porte secrète
les vins blancs
Some short descriptive adjectives that usually precede the noun are:
beau (B for beauty)
jeune/vieux (A for age)
dernier/premier/plusieurs (N for number)
bon (G for goodness)
grand/petit/gros (S for size)
But there are others as well:
court/long
gentil
quelque/quelques
tel
tout (precedes the article = toute la maison)
Then there are adjectives that have two or more meanings, depending upon the position (after or before)
Sra (aka M me)
joli
mauvais
nouveau
vilain
autre
chaque
There are masculine forms, feminine forms, and plural forms as well right?
Absolutely! A good dictionary will help you. Take for example: bon
bon = masculine singular
bonne = feminine singular
bons = masculine plural
bonnes = feminine plural
beau = masculine singular
bel = masculine singular before a vowel (a, e, i, o, u)
belle = feminine singular
beaux = masculine plufal
belles = feminine plural
Sra (aka Mme)
I understand that you're confused about the use of adjectives, specifically when it comes to bangs. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more information about them. Typically, adjectives can be used both before and after the noun they describe, depending on the language and context.
In English, the most common order for adjectives is before the noun they modify. For example, you might say "beautiful bangs" or "long hair." This order is often referred to as "attributive adjectives." In this case, the adjectives are acting as descriptors that directly modify the noun.
However, adjectives can also come after the noun in certain situations. This is known as the "predicative position." For example, you might say "her hair is beautiful" or "the stylist made the bangs look perfect." In these cases, the adjectives are providing additional information about the noun or subject of the sentence.
The order of adjectives can sometimes follow specific patterns or rules. The acronym "BANGS" that you mentioned is one example of a common guideline used to remember the order of adjectives: Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, and Size. While this can be a helpful tool, it's important to note that it is not a strict rule and there may be exceptions.
Overall, when using adjectives to describe bangs, you have the flexibility to place them either before or after the noun depending on the context and your personal preference. Just keep in mind that the common practice in English is to use attributive adjectives before the noun.