Gender:
* Masculine: Most adjectives end in "-e" when they describe a masculine noun.
* Example: *un livre rouge* (a red book)
* Feminine: Adjectives describing feminine nouns usually end in "-e".
* Example: *une maison blanche* (a white house)
* Exceptions:
* Some adjectives have different masculine and feminine forms. You need to memorize these.
* Example: *beau* (masculine) / *belle* (feminine) (beautiful)
* Adjectives ending in "-er", "-eur", "-if", and "-x" usually don't change in the feminine.
* Example: *un livre cher* (an expensive book) / *une voiture chere* (an expensive car)
Number:
* Singular: Adjectives describing a singular noun remain in their singular form.
* Example: *un livre rouge* (a red book)
* Plural: Adjectives describing a plural noun usually add an "-s" to the end.
* Example: *des livres rouges* (red books)
* Exceptions:
* Adjectives ending in "-s", "-x", or "-z" in the singular stay the same in the plural.
* Example: *des livres vieux* (old books)
* Adjectives ending in "-al" change to "-aux" in the plural.
* Example: *des journaux nationaux* (national newspapers)
Here's a summary table:
| Gender | Number | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masculine | Singular | -e | *un livre rouge* |
| Feminine | Singular | -e | *une maison blanche* |
| Masculine | Plural | -s | *des livres rouges* |
| Feminine | Plural | -s | *des maisons blanches* |
Remember:
* Always pay attention to the gender and number of the noun.
* Memorize common irregular adjectives.
* Practice makes perfect!
Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊