Agreeing preceding direct object noun? Or is it...

Louise N.A2Kwiziq community member

Agreeing preceding direct object noun? Or is it...

Hi,

This sentence:

Palme d’Or is the highest prize awarded every year at the Cannes film festival. = La Palme d'Or est la plus haute distinction décernée chaque année au Festival de Cannes.

Why is it décernée with the extra "e"? Thank you

Asked 2 years ago

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Louise,

"La Palme d'Or est la plus haute distinction décernée chaque année au Festival de Cannes."

"La Palme d'Or" is the subject and so the past participle (décernée) of the verb décerner, acting as an adjective; has to agree with the subject.

Hope this helps.

Bonne journée

Jim

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Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Surely it agrees with the feminine noun "distinction"?

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Cancelled

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