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Is gros an irregular french adjective?

You're close! Gros is an irregular adjective in French, but it's not just any irregular adjective. It's a false friend!

Here's why:

* In English, "gross" means "disgusting" or "very large" (in a negative way).

* In French, "gros" means "big" or "large" (in a neutral way).

This difference is important because it often leads to misunderstandings when translating between the two languages.

So, while "gros" is an irregular adjective in French (because its feminine form is "grosse"), it's more accurate to say it's a false friend due to the difference in meaning between English and French.

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