singular verb conjugation with plural adjective?

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On est très proches, ma sœur et moi. On est gentils.

Here we have est with proches/gentils. Is it a general rule?

Asked 11 months ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Yes, this is a general rule. On requires the verb in 3rd person singular and any participle or adjective in plural.

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MaartenC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

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On est très proches, ma sœur et moi. On est gentils.

Here we have est with proches/gentils. Is it a general rule?

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