Adjectives Functioning as Adverbs
By definition, adjectives modify nouns. But more than 30 French adjectives can sometimes modify verbs instead, thus taking on the role and characteristics of adverbs, including the fact that they are invariable. adverbs
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives… or other adverbs.
By definition, adjectives modify nouns. But more than 30 French adjectives can sometimes modify verbs instead, thus taking on the role and characteristics of adverbs, including the fact that they are invariable. adjectives • adverbs • agreement
Adverbial Pronouns / Pronominal Adverbs
As you might guess from their name, adverbial pronouns are caught between two worlds: they are pronouns in the sense that they replace nouns, and at the same time they are adverbs representing a place, a quantity, or the object of a proposition. French has two adverbial pronouns: en and y. adverbs • B1 - Intermediate French • pronouns • word order
Adverbs
An adverb is an invariable word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs can provide additional information about manner, quantity, frequency, time, or place - they explain when, how, where, how often, or to what degree something is done. A1 - Beginning French • adverbs
Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of frequency express how often the action of a verb occurs. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • adverbs
Adverbs of Manner
Adverbs of manner express how the action of a verb occurs. In English, the vast majority of adverbs of manner end in -ly, whereas in French, they mostly end in -ment. They are usually created from adjectives. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • adjectives • adverbs • suffixes
Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of place express where the action of a verb occurs. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • adverbs
Adverbs of Quantity
Adverbs of quantity express how much, how many, or to what extent. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • adverbs
Adverbs of Time
Adverbs of time express when the action of a verb occurs. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • adverbs
Aimer – to like, to love
The regular -er verb aimer is ubiquitous and very useful, but somehow means both "to like" and "to love." In some contexts, this can make a world of difference as you certainly don't want to tell someone you love them when you're just friends, so how can you make it clear how you feel? Avec
The preposition avec is used similarly to its English equivalent "with," but with a few differences. A1 - Beginning French • adverbs • prepositions