French language Q&A Forum

Hi, the workout provided these alternative answers: -

“Quel bonhomme de neige magnifique les enfants !”

“Quel magnifique bonhomme de neige les enfants !” 

In this case it's OK to place 'magnifique' either before or after the noun.

Is there a rule that states when some adjectives can be placed either before or after the noun? 

Thank you

Initially I was a bit confused, 
This video helped clear things up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBYVpekmtLI

video not available in Australia

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