Indefinite adjective – adjectif indéfini
Let's Define It!
What's an *indefinite adjective*?
An adjectif indéfini (indefinite adjective in English) usually indicates identity or quantity in a non-specific way.
Some common French indefinite adjectives are aucun(e); plusieurs; chaque; autre, nul(le), etc.
Often, French indefinite adjectives precede the noun they modify.
J'ai vu plusieurs films français. I have seen several French movies.
They also agree in gender and/or number:
J'ai acheté d'autres chemises. I have bought a few other shirts.
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
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L'accusé n'a aucun alibi valable. /The defendant has no credible alibi.
J'ai trouvé plusieurs erreurs dans cette dictée. / I found several mistakes in this dictation.
Je fréquente la même école que mon voisin de quartier. / I attend the same school as my neighbor.
On peut utiliser n'importe quelle épice pour cette recette. / You can use any spice for this recipe.
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