Définition & Structure
Comparative: Adjective + -er OR More + Adjective + than
(Compares two things)
(Compares two things)
Short adjectives (-er):
Tall → taller
Fast → faster
Big → bigger
Fast → faster
Big → bigger
Long adjectives (more):
Beautiful → more beautiful
Expensive → more expensive
Intelligent → more intelligent
Expensive → more expensive
Intelligent → more intelligent
Règles fondamentales
1-2 syllables: -er
3+ syllables: more
Always use "than"
Compare two items
Règles spéciales
Adjectives ending in -y: -ier (happy → happier)
One vowel + consonant: double consonant (big → bigger)
Irregular: good → better, bad → worse
Some 2-syllable: more (careful → more careful)
Structures comparatives
Positive comparison:
A is taller than B
John is smarter than Peter
This book is more interesting than that one
John is smarter than Peter
This book is more interesting than that one
Negative comparison:
A is not as tall as B
John is less smart than Peter
This car is not as expensive as that one
John is less smart than Peter
This car is not as expensive as that one
Equality:
A is as tall as B
John is as smart as Peter
This book is as interesting as that one
John is as smart as Peter
This book is as interesting as that one
Conseils & Astuces
Comptez les syllabes pour choisir -er ou more
N'oubliez jamais "than"
Mémorisez les irréguliers
Pratiquez avec des objets familiers
Attention aux doubles consonnes
Exemples de pratique
Exercice 1:
Compare: "This car is expensive" → "This car is more expensive than that one"
Exercice 2:
Transformez: "He is tall" → "He is taller than his brother"
Exercice 3:
Corrigez: "She is more taller than me" → "She is taller than me"
