How does an adjective agree with the noun in French- 'accord de l'adjectif'?

General rule: The adjective agrees with the noun that it describes in gender and number:

Example:

1. La verte valet

2. Les vertes valets

3. Le pret vert

4. Les verts prets

So, if the noun is plural and female, the adjective will also be plural and female. 

Exception: Masculine adjectives ending with x or s do not change in the plural.

Un homme roux --> Des hommes roux

EW
Answered by Emma W. French tutor

3805 Views

See similar French A Level tutors

Related French A Level answers

All answers ▸

I have trouble with French pronounciation. What can I do to improve ?


How do you know when to use savoir or connaitre?


Why do some past participles agree, even with 'avoir'?


What is the difference between the two French verbs 'to know'; savoir and connaître?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning