adjective position

maria g.B2Kwiziq community member

adjective position

je choisis.. un lieu nouveau AND ... un nouveau lieu also correct? how come? is it correct to place nouveau after or before the noun?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "I love camping!"

Freeform Writing Exercise A1

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Un nouveau lieu -- a place that's new to me.
Un lieu nouveau -- a new place (the place itself is new).

It is similar in English:

There are many visible stars in our galaxy. -- a general, objective statement.
There are many stars visible tonight. -- a particular, subjective statement.

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maria g. asked:

adjective position

je choisis.. un lieu nouveau AND ... un nouveau lieu also correct? how come? is it correct to place nouveau after or before the noun?

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