Question

Identify the item you see:
(2 points)
• les cartes
• les échecs
• les dames
• les jeux de société


Note: your teacher will grade your response to question 11 to ensure you receive proper credit for your answer.
Which adjectives go before the nouns in French? Give specific examples. What helps you remember this?

Answer 1

In French, certain adjectives typically go before the noun rather than after it. Here are a few examples of such adjectives:

1. **Beau (beautiful)** - "un beau tableau" (a beautiful painting)
2. **Grand (big/tall)** - "un grand homme" (a tall man)
3. **Petit (small)** - "un petit chat" (a small cat)
4. **Bonne (good)** - "une bonne idée" (a good idea)
5. **Vieux (old)** - "un vieux livre" (an old book)

To help remember this, a common mnemonic is the acronym BANGS, which stands for **B**eauty, **A**ge, **N**umber, **G**oodness, and **S**ize. Adjectives that fall under these categories usually precede the noun in French.

As for the item you see, based on the list provided:
- **les échecs** (chess) can be identified as a specific item commonly associated with games.