Some adjectives can be used either before or after the noun – however their meaning varies according to their position:

Question

un ancien élève – a former student une ville ancienne – an ancient city un cher ami – a dear friend un bijou cher – an expensive jewel ma propre voiture – my own car ma voiture propre – my clean car
Translate the following:
1. A former colleague (le collègue)……………………………………… 2. My dear wife …………………………………………………….
3. A clean house …………………………………………………….

Answer 1

Here are the translations based on the given examples:

1. A former colleague (le collègue) – un ancien collègue
2. My dear wife – ma chère femme
3. A clean house – une maison propre