- Double the last consonant and add an -e to form the feminine of these adjectives.
Terminaison (Ending) | Masculin (Masculine) | Féminin (Feminine) |
-el | Naturel (Natural) | Naturelle (Naturalle) |
-eil | Pareil (Similar) | Pareille (Samele) |
-il | Gentil (Kind) | Gentille (Kindly) |
-en | Ancien (Ancient) | Ancienne (Ancienne) |
-on | Bon (Good) | Bonne (Goodne) |
Exceptions!
- The adjective "subtil" does not double its consonant in the feminine: "subtile"
Exercise 1: Les adjectifs féminins : -el, -eil, -il, -on, -er
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
ancienne, culturelle, naturelle, européenne, essentielle, moyenne, bonne, gentille
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence among the following options, taking into account the agreement of the feminine adjective and the context of the trip.