Superlative adverb – adverbe superlatif
Let's Define It!
What's a *superlative adverb*?
A superlative adverb is used to express total superiority or total inferiority among two or more things. It usually follows a verb.
The most common syntactic structure adopted by a superlative adverb goes this way:
...le plus + adverb OR ... le moins + adverb
For example, John court le plus rapidement John runs the fastest.
Ce chien apprend le moins vite. This dog learns the least rapidly.
Just like with adjectives, a few superlative adverbs are irregular.
C'est André qui joue au foot le mieux. It's Andre who plays soccer the best.
Le mieux is the superlative adverb for bon.
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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 couple of examples containing superlative adverbs. They are underlined for your convenience.
- Marie travaille le plus durement parmi tous les élèves. / Mary works the hardest among all the students.
- Cet oiseau chante le moins fortement. This bird sings the least loudly.
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