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The Big “Bang Theory”

The Big “Bang Theory”. Adjectives that precede the noun they describe. Where do must adjectives go in French?. Before or after the noun? Circle the correct phrase for each Une fille intelligente / une intelligente fille Un homme anglais / un anglais homme

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The Big “Bang Theory”

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  1. The Big “Bang Theory” Adjectives that precede the noun they describe

  2. Where do must adjectives go in French? Before or after the noun? Circle the correct phrase for each • Une fille intelligente / une intelligente fille • Un homme anglais / un anglais homme • La voiture violette / la violette voiture • Le livre intéressant / le intéressant livre • Mes voisines chinoises / mes chinoises voisines

  3. Is this adjective placement similar to English? NO! Confusing, right?

  4. Not confusingIntéressant! • There are nine (and sometimes more!) exceptions to the rule! Oui! • This is called the BANG rule.

  5. Ta da…B.A.N.G.S • B = beauty (2 adjectives) • A = age (2 adjectives) • N = newness (1 adjective) • G = goodness (2 adjectives) • S = size (2 adjectives)

  6. Madame Leticee • Jolie/belle (Beauty) • Jeune/Vielle (Age) • Nouvelle (Newness) • Bonne/Mauvaise (Goodness) • Petite/Grande (Size)

  7. Joli/Beau • Jeune/Vieux • Nouveau • Bon/Mauvais • Petit/Grand

  8. Pronunciation Practice

  9. Ask Yourself.. • Is it a B.A.N.G.S adjective? • If yes, it sounds like English! Good Old English. • A pretty girl….Unejolie femme • An old man…Un vieuxhomme • A bad boy…Un mauvaisgarçon

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