Can you explain how the same adjective is used in the before and also after the noun

Radhika S.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Can you explain how the same adjective is used in the before and also after the noun

for example: Elle a les cheveux longs et blonds becomes Elle a de long cheveux blonds.
Asked 8 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Radhika !

That's a good question!
It depends which rule you follow regarding adjectives:

- if you consider the adjectives one by one (longs/blonds), therefore you respect their established position: long is always before the noun, and blond after, hence Elle a de longs cheveux blonds.

- if you link these two adjectives with et (and), therefore the rule is to place them after the noun, hence Elle a les cheveux longs et blonds.

In French you can do either, as long as you stay coherent with the rules.

I hope that's helpful!

Radhika S.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Sorry for replying this late. forgot to thank for it:)) am still here. still go the love for the language and your website:))

Can you explain how the same adjective is used in the before and also after the noun

for example: Elle a les cheveux longs et blonds becomes Elle a de long cheveux blonds.

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