Why do we use un tres joli manteau but not un manteau tres joli? Merci!

Merve G.A1Kwiziq community member

Why do we use un tres joli manteau but not un manteau tres joli? Merci!

This question relates to:French lesson "Adjectives usually go AFTER nouns in French (Position of Adjectives)"

Asked 8 years ago

AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Merve !

The lesson states that in cases where the adjective is used with an adverb, there are two possibilities:
- If the adverb contains two syllables or more (i.e. "vraiment gentille"), then the adverb/adjective will be AFTER the noun -> "une fille vraiment gentille"
- If the adverb contains one syllable (i.e. "très joli"), then the adverb/adjective will be BEFORE the noun -> "un très joli manteau"

I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !

Like18 years ago

Merve G.A1Kwiziq community member

Merci beaucoup!

Like08 years ago

Ofer N.A0Kwiziq community member

2 or more syllable?

un vraiment beau monument - this is a mistake beacuse >vraiment< has two syllables? and actually should be: un vraiment monument beau ?

or else?

thanks!

Like04 years ago

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