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Comparatives allow you to compare two people, things, or situations. In English, we use "more...than," "less...than," and "as...as." French has equivalent structures that are logical and consistent, with a few important irregular forms.
| Type | French Structure | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Superiority | plus + adjective + que | more...than / -er...than |
| Inferiority | moins + adjective + que | less...than |
| Equality | aussi + adjective + que | as...as |
Subject + être + plus + adjective + que + comparison
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Marie est plus grande que Pierre. | Marie is taller than Pierre. |
| Ce film est plus intéressant que l'autre. | This film is more interesting than the other one. |
| Les chats sont plus indépendants que les chiens. | Cats are more independent than dogs. |
| L'hiver est plus froid que l'automne. | Winter is colder than autumn. |
| Cette robe est plus chère que celle-là. | This dress is more expensive than that one. |
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