Invariable – invariable
Let's Define It!
What's *invariable*?
In French, a word is said to be invariable when it doesn't accept any declension.
Maybe the word declension I used above is a little too elusive for you. No problem. Let me try something else.
An invariable word is a one which doesn't change in form, whether you use it in the feminine form or plural form.
For example, a word like marron (brown) is invariable.
- un sac marron a brown bag (masculine form)
- une chemise marron a brown shirt (feminine form)
- des sacs marron brown bags (plural form)
Remember that by nature, all prepositions and adverbs are invariable.
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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!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Here are a few invariable words in French:
chic (cool) --> Elle est chic [she is cool]
orange (orange) --> des chemises orange [orange shirts]
vite (fast) --> ils courent vite [they run fast]
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