Which adjectives go before the nouns in French?

Answer 1

In French, most adjectives go after the nouns they describe. However, certain adjectives denoting size, age, beauty, goodness, and nationality typically go before the nouns they modify. Some common examples include:

- un grand chien (a big dog)
- une vieille femme (an old woman)
- une belle robe (a beautiful dress)
- un bon ami (a good friend)
- un jeune enfant (a young child)
- un petit appartement (a small apartment)
- un joli paysage (a pretty landscape)
- un nouveau livre (a new book)