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Adjectives to Describe Places 01

Describing places in French is a GCSE essential. This quiz helps you use common adjectives for towns, shops and attractions, and build longer opinions that sound natural.

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Fascinating Fact:

cher (chère) means “expensive”, bon marché means “cheap/good value”.

In GCSE Fast French, you often describe places you visit and give reasons for your views. Learning key place adjectives helps you compare locations, explain what they are like, and justify choices in speaking and writing.

Key Terms

Opinion phrase: A short starter like “Je pense que…” or “À mon avis…” used to introduce what you think.
Qualifier: A word that strengthens or softens meaning, such as “très”, “assez”, or “vraiment”.
Comparison: Language used to compare two places, for example “plus… que” or “moins… que”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you describe a place in French for GCSE?

To describe a place at GCSE level, use a clear sentence with an adjective, then add detail such as what you can do there, who you go with, or why you like or dislike it.

How do you say “better than” and “worse than” in French?

“Better than” is often said with “meilleur(e) que”, and “worse than” with “pire que”. You can also compare using “plus… que” or “moins… que” with an adjective.

Do adjectives change when you describe places in French?

Yes, many French adjectives change to match the noun they describe, for example masculine, feminine and plural. This agreement helps your French sound accurate and fluent.

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In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.

1 .

Overcrowded

Entouré

Debout

Étroit

Surchargé

Entouré = surrounded
Debout = standing
Étroit = narrow

2 .

Lively

Animé

Rigolo

Marrant

Drôle

Rigolo = funny
Marrant = funny
Drôle = funny

3 .

Quiet

Mince

Facile

Triste

Calme

Mince = slim
Facile = easy
Triste = sad

4 .

Clean / tidy

Équilibré

Propre

Vide

Agréable

Équilibré = balanced
Vide = empty
Agréable = pleasant

5 .

Famous

Célèbre

Déprimé

Malsain

Haut

Déprimé = depressed
Malsain = unhealthy
Haut = high

6 .

Cheap

Démodé

Bon marché

Gratuit

Inutile

Démodé = old-fashioned
Gratuit = free of charge
Inutile = useless

7 .

Dangerous

Effrayant

Aimable

Fâché

Dangereux

Effrayant = frightening
Aimable = kind
Fâché = angry

8 .

Noisy

Sensass

Faible

Bruyant

Dégoûtant

Sensass = sensational
Faible = weak
Dégoûtant = disgusting

9 .

Dirty

Pollué

Pénible

Sale

Moche

Pollué = polluted
Pénible = annoying
Moche = ugly

10 .

Paired / twinned

Jumelé

Séparé

Compréhensif

Obligatoire

Séparé = separated
Compréhensif = understanding
Obligatoire = compulsory

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French adjectives

Author: Graeme Haw

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