Comparatif/Superlatif – Comparative/Superlative
Comparative and Superlative adjectives helps us to do comparison of people, objects and actions. And also to compare superiority, inferiority and equality.
In Comparative adjective: we use the word “plus, moins, aussi, que” (more, less, as, than)
Cette jupe est plus cher.
(This skirt is more expensive.)
Ce projet est moins difficile.
(This project is less difficult.)
Marcel est plus jolie que moi.
(Marcel is prettier than me.)
Dia est aussi gentille que divya.
(Dia is as kind as divya)
Ce devoir est moins difficile que la première.
(This homework is less difficult than the first)
In superlative adjective: we use “plus (most)” based on the gender of the adjective we use:
Le plus [masculine]
La plus [feminine]
Les plus [plural]
Le livere le plus connu.
(the most famous book)
La réponse la plus facile.
(the easiest answer)
Les plus grandes voitures.
( the biggest cars)
We also use “moins (least)” based on the gender of the adjectives we use:
Le moins [masculine]
La moins [feminine]
Les moins [plural]
EXCEPTIONAL:
Bon (good)
Meilleur – better
Le meilleur – the best