In the news: plural adjectives

What is “the news” in French?

Les actualités or les infos.

What is an adjective in French?

A word describing a noun.

Why are adjectives important in French?

They add detail and description to nouns.

What is adjective agreement?

Changing adjectives to match noun gender and number.

What happens to adjectives in the plural form?

They usually add “s”.

What happens to adjectives with masculine plural nouns?

They use the masculine plural form.

What happens to adjectives with feminine plural nouns?

They use the feminine plural form.

How do you make most adjectives feminine in French?

Add “e”.

How do you make most adjectives plural in French?

Add “s”.

What happens if an adjective already ends in “s”?

It often stays the same in the plural.

What is the masculine singular form of “interesting” in French?

Intéressant.

What is the feminine singular form of “interesting”?

Intéressante.

What is the masculine plural form of “interesting”?

Intéressants.

What is the feminine plural form of “interesting”?

Intéressantes.

How do you say “important news” in French?

Des informations importantes.

Why does “importantes” end with “es”?

It agrees with feminine plural nouns.

What is the French word for “newspaper”?

Journal.

What is the French word for “television news”?

Journal télévisé.

What is the French word for “article”?

Article.

What is the French word for “event”?

Événement.

How do you say “the events are important” in French?

Les événements sont importants.

What does “les” mean in French?

The (plural).

What is the French word for “politics”?

Politique.

What is the French word for “sport” in French news?

Sport.

What is the French word for “weather forecast”?

Météo.

How do you say “The stories are interesting” in French?

Les histoires sont intéressantes.

What is the French word for “story” or “report”?

Histoire or reportage depending on context.

What is the French word for “serious”?

Sérieux.

What is the feminine form of “sérieux”?

Sérieuse.

What is the plural form of “sérieux”?

Sérieux or sérieuses depending on gender.

Why must adjectives agree in French?

French grammar requires agreement with the noun.

What is the French word for “famous”?

Célèbre.

How do you make “célèbre” plural?

Célèbres.

What is a plural noun?

A noun referring to more than one person or thing.

What article is commonly used with plural nouns?

Les or des.

What does “des” mean in French?

Some.

How do you say “important articles” in French?

Des articles importants.

What is the difference between singular and plural?

Singular means one; plural means more than one.

How do you identify plural nouns in written French?

They often end in “s”.

Why is pronunciation challenging with French plurals?

The final “s” is usually silent.

What is the French word for “international”?

International.

What is the feminine form of “international”?

Internationale.

How do you say “international events” in French?

Des événements internationaux.

How can flashcards help with adjective agreement?

They improve recall of gender and plural endings.

Why is repetition important in French grammar?

It helps patterns become automatic.

What is the best way to improve French adjective use?

Practising full sentences regularly.

Why are news topics useful in language learning?

They develop vocabulary for real-world communication.