L’accord des adjectifs au singulier Adjective Agreement in the Singular Form

 What is an adjective? Word that describes a noun  With what must an adjective agree? the noun it describes or modifies Masc Noun --> Masc Adj Fem Noun --> Fem Adj

 What do adjectives mark and where are they placed?  Adjectives are gender markers  Most adjectives come after the noun

Pronunciation & Spelling

Is the “e” pronounced in feminine adjectives?  Yes, when the “e” comes after a consonant, the consonant is pronounced.  Petite  Grande  Intelligente

 Is the final consonant pronounced in masculine adjectives? No, since the consonant is not followed by an “e,” the final consonant is not pronounced.  Written:Pronounced:  Petit- peti  Grand- gran  Intelligent -intelligen

How do you pronounce a feminine adj ending in “NE”?  Pronounce the “N”  Brune  Américaine

How do you pronounce a masculine adjective ending in “N”?  “N” is not pronounced  Vowel before the “N” is nasal  Brun  Américain

What is a common “E”?  Many adj end in “E” for both Masculine or Feminine forms  Sincère  Sympathique  Comique  Fantastique

Les devoirs  Ex B et C à la page 24