Étrange engin vs engin étrange

Jacob R.C1Kwiziq community member

Étrange engin vs engin étrange

Why is étrange before the noun here? In the other example answers, it comes after.

Asked 3 years ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Jacob,

Before the noun an abstract meaning, after the noun a descriptive/concrete meaning.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Jacob R. asked:

Étrange engin vs engin étrange

Why is étrange before the noun here? In the other example answers, it comes after.

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