Unit 32 Guidebook: describe people
KEY PHRASES
Describe people
Il a les yeux verts.
He has green eyes.
He has green eyes.
Il a les cheveux longs.
He has long hair.
He has long hair.
Mon fils est très grand.
My son is very tall.
My son is very tall.
Marie est plus vieille que Paul.
Marie is older than Paul.
Marie is older than Paul.
Paul est plus amusant qu'Alice.
Paul is funnier than Alice.
Paul is funnier than Alice.
TIP
I'm taller!
In English, we say things like taller or shorter to make comparisons. In French, you say plus (or moins!) before the adjective instead!
Ma fille est plus jeune que toi.
My daughter is younger (more young) than you.
My daughter is younger (more young) than you.
Ma fille est moins vieille que toi.
My daughter is younger (less old) than you.
My daughter is younger (less old) than you.