1. ADVERBS
French One
Chapter 5

2. Adverbs You have already learned some adverbs in French
Souvent = often
De temps en temps = from time to time
Rarement = rarely
Régulièrement = regularly
Today we will be learning how to form adverbs in French.

3. ADVERBS In English, many adverbs end in –ly
Quickly
Slowly
To form adverbs in French take the FEMININE FORM of the adjective and add –ment.
Sérieux -> sérieuse -> sérieusement
Adverbs in French are usually placed directly after the verb.
Les élèves travaillent sérieusement.

4. EXAMPLES Heureux Timide Nous dansons heureusement. créatif
Timidement
Nous dansons heureusement.
We happily dance.
créatif
créativement

5. IRREGULAR ADVERBS
The adjectives bon (good) and mauvais (bad) have irregular adverbs.
Bon -> bien (well)
Mauvias -> mal (badly)
EXAMPLES
Ma cousine joue bien au hockey.
My cousin plays hockey well.
She skis (does skiing) badly.
Elle fait mal du ski.