Comparing Qualities in French

1. Superiority

Structure: plus + adjective + que

Paul est plus grand que Marie.
(Paul is taller than Marie.)

2. Equality

Structure: aussi + adjective + que

Marie est aussi intelligente que Paul.
(Marie is as intelligent as Paul.)

3. Inferiority

Structure: moins + adjective + que

Luc est moins rapide que Paul.
(Luc is less fast than Paul.)

Note: The adjective agrees in gender and number with the subject.

Exercises

1. Complete with "plus", "aussi", or "moins" and the correct adjective

2. Transform the sentences as indicated

3. Practice: Write Your Own Comparative Sentences

Write 3-4 sentences comparing people or things around you using "plus ... que", "aussi ... que", or "moins ... que".