Isn’t “timide” feminine agreement?

Clare P.C1Kwiziq community member

Hello! Why is timid spelled timide in this case? Wouldn’t timide be feminine agreement and not masculine - referring to Tom?

Asked 4 years ago

Jane O.C1Kwiziq community memberCorrect answer

Because there is no such thing as timid in French. It is always timide, whether masculine or feminine :)

Like14 years ago

Hello! Why is timid spelled timide in this case? Wouldn’t timide be feminine agreement and not masculine - referring to Tom?

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