A2 Adjectives & Adverbs 12 min read Easy

French Comparatives: Better, Faster, More (Plus, Moins, Aussi)

Create comparisons using plus/moins/aussi + adjective + que, ensuring the adjective matches the first subject's gender and number.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'plus', 'moins', or 'aussi' followed by 'que' to compare two things, people, or actions in French.

  • Superiority: Use 'plus + adjective/adverb + que' (e.g., 'Il est plus grand que moi').
  • Inferiority: Use 'moins + adjective/adverb + que' (e.g., 'Il est moins grand que moi').
  • Equality: Use 'aussi + adjective/adverb + que' (e.g., 'Il est aussi grand que moi').
Subject + Verb + [plus/moins/aussi] + Adjective + que + Comparison

Overview

Comparing things is a core function of any language. It's how we express preferences, evaluate options, and describe the world with nuance. In French, this is accomplished with a highly logical system built around three key adverbs: plus (more), moins (less), and aussi (as).

These words allow you to create comparisons of superiority (plus... que), inferiority (moins... que), and equality (`aussi...

que`).

At the A2 level, mastering this structure is a milestone. It elevates your speech from simple statements (Le film est bon) to comparative analysis (Le film est meilleur que le livre). This grammar isn't just a formula to memorize; it's a foundational principle for articulating judgment and observation.

You'll use it to decide on a restaurant (celui-ci est plus cher), to talk about your day (aujourd'hui, j'ai travaillé moins que d'habitude), or to describe people (elle est aussi intelligente que son frère).

The French system for comparison is more structured than in English. It makes a clear distinction between comparing qualities (adjectives/adverbs) and quantities (nouns/verbs). Understanding this distinction is the key to using comparatives correctly and fluently.

This guide will walk you through that system, from its core principles to real-world usage.

How This Grammar Works

The entire logic of French comparatives rests on a simple, two-part structure: a modifier word (plus, moins, aussi, or autant) and the conjunction que (than/as). The element being compared—an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb—is placed between these two parts. The central challenge is choosing the correct modifier, which depends on what you are comparing.
French grammar categorizes comparisons into two main types:
  1. 1Comparisons of Quality or Manner: This involves adjectives (describing nouns) and adverbs (describing actions). For these, you use plus, moins, or aussi.
  • Il est plus grand que moi. (He is taller than me.) - Compares an adjective (grand).
  • Elle court aussi vite que toi. (She runs as fast as you.) - Compares an adverb (vite).
  1. 1Comparisons of Quantity or Action: This involves nouns (things) and verbs (actions). For these, you must use plus de, moins de, or autant de for nouns, and plus, moins, or autant for verbs.
  • J'ai plus de livres que toi. (I have more books than you.) - Compares a noun (livres).
  • Tu travailles autant que moi. (You work as much as me.) - Compares a verb (travailles).
The most important distinction to internalize is between aussi and autant. Aussi qualifies, meaning it describes a quality. Autant quantifies, meaning it measures an amount. You can be aussi rapide (as fast), but you have autant d'argent (as much money).
This distinction is fundamental. The choice is not arbitrary; it reflects the grammatical nature of the word being compared. The following table breaks down this core principle.
| Type of Comparison | What you are comparing | Modifier for Superiority (+) | Modifier for Inferiority (-) | Modifier for Equality (=) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Quality/Manner | Adjectives & Adverbs | plus ... que | moins ... que | aussi ... que |
| Quantity/Action | Nouns | plus de ... que | moins de ... que | autant de ... que |
| Quantity/Action | Verbs | plus que | moins que | autant que |
Notice the pattern: aussi is reserved for adjectives and adverbs, while autant handles nouns and verbs. This systematic approach is a hallmark of French grammar.

Formation Pattern

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To build a correct comparative sentence, you need to follow a specific formula based on the word category. Pay close attention to adjective agreement and the use of de with nouns, as these are areas where learners often make mistakes.
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#### 1. Comparing Adjectives (Qualities)
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This is the most common type of comparison. The core rule is that the adjective must agree in gender and number with the first noun or pronoun in the comparison.
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Structure: Sujet 1 + verbe + [plus/moins/aussi] + adjectif (agreed) + que + Sujet 2
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Masculine Singular: Mon sac est plus lourd que le tien. (My bag is heavier than yours.) - lourd agrees with sac.
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Feminine Singular: Sa voiture est moins rapide que la mienne. (His car is less fast than mine.) - rapide agrees with voiture.
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Masculine Plural: Ces exercices sont aussi difficiles que les précédents. (These exercises are as difficult as the previous ones.) - difficiles agrees with exercices.
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Feminine Plural: Tes chaises sont plus belles que les nôtres. (Your chairs are more beautiful than ours.) - belles agrees with chaises.
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#### 2. Comparing Adverbs (Manners)
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Comparisons with adverbs are simpler because adverbs are invariable—they never change their form.
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Structure: Sujet + verbe + [plus/moins/aussi] + adverbe + que + Sujet 2
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Il parle plus lentement que toi. (He speaks more slowly than you.)
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Vous conduisez moins prudemment qu' avant. (You drive less carefully than before.)
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Elle explique les choses aussi clairement que le professeur. (She explains things as clearly as the teacher.)
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#### 3. Comparing Nouns (Quantities)
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When comparing the amount of a noun, you must use the construction with de. This de (or d' before a vowel sound) is non-negotiable.
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Structure: Sujet + verbe + [plus de/moins de/autant de] + nom + que + Sujet 2
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Elle a plus de patience que son frère. (She has more patience than her brother.)
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En hiver, il y a moins de touristes qu' en été. (In winter, there are fewer tourists than in summer.)
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J'ai autant d'amis qu' elle. (I have as many friends as her.) - Note the elision d'amis.
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#### 4. Comparing Verbs (Actions)
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To compare the intensity or frequency of an action, the modifier is placed directly after the verb. Remember to use autant for equality.
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Structure: Sujet 1 + verbe + [plus/moins/autant] + que + Sujet 2
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Mon père travaille plus que le tien. (My father works more than yours.)
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Les enfants dorment moins que les adultes. (Children sleep less than adults.)
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Tu étudies autant que moi, mais j'ai de meilleures notes. (You study as much as I do, but I have better grades.)
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#### 5. Pronouns after que
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In a comparative phrase, the pronoun that follows que must be a stressed pronoun (pronom tonique).
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| Subject Pronoun | Stressed Pronoun (after que) |
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| :--- | :--- |
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| je | moi |
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| tu | toi |
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| il | lui |
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| elle | elle |
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| nous | nous |
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| vous | vous |
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| ils | eux |
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| elles | elles |
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Il est plus grand que moi. (NOT: *que je)
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Je suis moins patient qu'eux. (NOT: *que ils)

When To Use It

Beyond just forming sentences, comparatives serve specific communicative purposes in everyday life. You'll find yourself using them constantly in these situations.
1. Expressing Opinions and Preferences
Comparatives are the primary tool for stating what you like more or less. They are fundamental to giving your opinion.
  • Je trouve le cinéma français plus subtil que le cinéma américain. (I find French cinema more subtle than American cinema.)
  • À mon avis, cette solution est moins efficace. (In my opinion, this solution is less effective.)
2. Making a Decision or Choice
When weighing options, you naturally compare them. This structure is essential for explaining your reasoning.
  • Le train est plus rapide, mais l'avion est moins cher pour cette date. (The train is faster, but the plane is less expensive for this date.)
  • On devrait prendre la rue A, il y a moins de circulation. (We should take street A, there is less traffic.)
3. Describing People, Objects, and Situations
This is the most direct use of comparatives: to provide a richer description by relating something to something else.
  • Mon nouvel appartement est aussi grand que l'ancien, mais il est plus lumineux. (My new apartment is as big as the old one, but it is brighter.)
  • Son frère est plus âgé que lui, mais il paraît plus jeune. (His brother is older than him, but he looks younger.)
4. Showing Change or Progress Over Time
Comparatives are key to talking about evolution and change.
  • Depuis que je m'entraîne, je cours plus vite. (Since I started training, I run faster.)
  • Le temps est moins froid qu' hier. (The weather is less cold than yesterday.)
5. In Professional and Formal Contexts
In a work email or a formal report, comparatives add precision and analytical depth.
  • Ce trimestre, l'entreprise a eu plus de succès que le trimestre précédent. (This quarter, the company had more success than the previous quarter.)
  • Nous devons être plus efficaces dans notre communication. (We must be more efficient in our communication.)

Common Mistakes

Navigating French comparatives involves avoiding a few common pitfalls. Understanding them will help you build correct habits from the start.
1. Confusing aussi and autant
This is the most frequent error. Remember the rule: quality vs. quantity.
  • Mistake: *Il a aussi d'argent que son ami.
  • Correction: Il a autant d'argent que son ami.
  • Why: argent (money) is a noun, so it requires the quantifier autant de.
  • Mistake: *Ce gâteau est autant bon que l'autre.
  • Correction: Ce gâteau est aussi bon que l'autre.
  • Why: bon (good) is an adjective, so it requires the qualifier aussi.
2. Forgetting Adjective Agreement
The adjective must agree with the first subject, not the second. Your brain might see the second noun and try to match it, but you must resist!
  • Mistake: *Laeticia est plus intelligent que ses frères.
  • Correction: Laeticia est plus intelligente que ses frères.
  • Why: The adjective describes Laeticia (feminine), so it must be intelligente.
3. Omitting de When Comparing Nouns
The particle de is mandatory when using plus, moins, or autant with a noun.
  • Mistake: *Je veux plus frites.
  • Correction: Je veux plus de frites.
  • Why: The structure is always [modifier] + de + nom. It acts like "more of fries."
4. Using a Subject Pronoun after que
As mentioned earlier, que must be followed by a stressed pronoun.
  • Mistake: *Tu es plus drôle que je.
  • Correction: Tu es plus drôle que moi.
  • Why: It's a fixed grammatical rule for comparisons in French.
5. Confusing Comparatives with Superlatives
A comparative compares two things (plus... que). A superlative singles one thing out from a group (le plus...).
  • Mistake: *Il est le plus rapide que son ami. (Mixing both structures)
  • Correction (Comparative): Il est plus rapide que son ami. (He is faster than his friend.)
  • Correction (Superlative): Il est le plus rapide de l'équipe. (He is the fastest on the team.)

Real Conversations

Textbook examples are clean, but real-life French is often faster and more condensed. Here’s how you’ll see and hear comparatives in the wild.

On social media or in texts:

Abbreviations are common. + is often used for plus.

- A comment on a photo of a new restaurant: C'est bon mais + cher que l'ancien. (It's good but more expensive than the old one.)

- Responding to a friend's story about a new series: Ah ouais? Je trouvais la saison 1 moins bien. (Oh yeah? I found season 1 less good.)

While shopping:

Comparisons are essential for specifying what you're looking for.

- To a salesperson: Bonjour, je cherche un pull, mais quelque chose de moins classique que ça. (Hello, I'm looking for a sweater, but something less classic than that.)

- Comparing two items: Celui-ci a l'air de meilleure qualité, mais il est aussi beaucoup plus cher. (This one seems like better quality, but it's also much more expensive.)

In casual conversation:

Listen for how people debate and make plans together.

- A: On va au ciné ou on reste ici? (Are we going to the movies or staying here?)

- B: Bof, rester ici c'est moins cher et j'ai autant de films sur mon Netflix! (Meh, staying here is cheaper and I have just as many movies on my Netflix!)

At work:

Even in professional settings, the structure is the same.

- In a meeting: L'approche de Julie prend moins de temps, mais celle de Paul est plus complète. (Julie's approach takes less time, but Paul's is more complete.)

Quick FAQ

Q1: What is the exact pronunciation of plus?
This is an excellent and important question. The pronunciation of plus changes with context:
  • plu[s] (with a clear 's' sound): In a comparison, when it means "more." Il est plu[s] grand. It's also pronounced at the end of a sentence: Je travaille plus.
  • plu[z] (with a 'z' sound): Before a vowel or silent 'h' (liaison). Il est plu[z] important. C'est plu[z] intéressant.
  • plu (silent 's'): In a negative construction (ne... plus). Je n'en veux plu. (I don't want any more.)
Q2: You mentioned irregulars. How do I say "better" and "worse"?
Like in English, "good" and "bad" have irregular forms. This is a crucial point that is often covered in its own lesson.
  • For the adjective bon (good) -> meilleur(e)(s) (better). Ce gâteau est meilleur que l'autre.
  • For the adverb bien (well) -> mieux (better). Elle chante mieux que moi.
  • For mauvais (bad) -> you can use plus mauvais or the irregular pire(s) (worse). Le temps est pire qu'hier.
Q3: Can I omit the que part of the comparison?
Yes, absolutely. If the second part of the comparison is obvious from the context, you can leave it off. This is very common in spoken French.
  • Tu préfères quelle robe? -> Celle-ci. Elle est plus moderne. (This one. It's more modern.)
  • Je suis fatigué. J'ai besoin de dormir plus. (I'm tired. I need to sleep more.)
Q4: Is it plus grand que moi or plus grand de moi?
The correct preposition is always que. The preposition de is used for superlatives (le plus grand de la classe). Mixing them up is a common error.
  • Comparative: Il est plus grand que moi. (than me)
  • Superlative: Il est le plus grand de nous tous. (of all of us)
Q5: What’s the difference between aussi and non plus?
They look similar but have opposite functions. Aussi means "too" or "also" in a positive statement. Non plus means "neither" or "not either" in a negative statement.
  • A: J'aime le café. -> B: Moi aussi. (Me too.)
  • A: Je n'aime pas le thé. -> B: Moi non plus. (Me neither.)

Comparative Structures

Type Formula Example
Superiority
plus + adj/adv + que
plus grand que
Inferiority
moins + adj/adv + que
moins grand que
Equality
aussi + adj/adv + que
aussi grand que
Quantity (More)
plus de + noun + que
plus de pommes que
Quantity (Less)
moins de + noun + que
moins de pommes que
Quantity (Equal)
autant de + noun + que
autant de pommes que

Irregular Comparatives

Base Comparative
bon (good)
meilleur (better)
bien (well)
mieux (better)
mauvais (bad)
pire (worse)

Meanings

These structures allow you to express degrees of quality or quantity between two entities.

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Superiority

Expressing that something has more of a quality.

“Elle est plus rapide que lui.”

“Ce train est plus cher.”

2

Inferiority

Expressing that something has less of a quality.

“Ce café est moins chaud que le thé.”

“Je suis moins fatigué aujourd'hui.”

3

Equality

Expressing that two things share the same level of quality.

“Tu es aussi intelligent que ton frère.”

“Elle chante aussi bien que sa mère.”

Reference Table

Reference table for French Comparatives: Better, Faster, More (Plus, Moins, Aussi)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Il est plus rapide que moi.
Il est plus rapide que moi.
Negative
Il n'est pas plus rapide que moi.
Il n'est pas plus rapide que moi.
Question
Est-il plus rapide que moi ?
Est-il plus rapide que moi ?
Noun Comparison
Il a plus de temps que moi.
Il a plus de temps que moi.
Stressed Pronoun
Elle est plus grande que lui.
Elle est plus grande que lui.
Adverb
Il court plus vite que toi.
Il court plus vite que toi.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Il est plus grand que moi.

Il est plus grand que moi. (General)

Neutral
Il est plus grand que moi.

Il est plus grand que moi. (General)

Informal
Il est plus grand que moi.

Il est plus grand que moi. (General)

Slang
Il est plus grand que moi.

Il est plus grand que moi. (General)

Comparative Logic

Comparison

Quality

  • plus more
  • moins less
  • aussi as

Quantity

  • plus de more of
  • moins de less of
  • autant de as much of
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Examples by Level

1

Il est plus grand que moi.

He is taller than me.

2

Ce chat est moins gros.

This cat is less fat.

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Elle est aussi gentille que toi.

She is as nice as you.

4

C'est plus facile.

It is easier.

1

Je suis moins fatigué qu'hier.

I am less tired than yesterday.

2

Tu travailles plus vite que lui.

You work faster than him.

3

Ce film n'est pas aussi long que le premier.

This movie is not as long as the first one.

4

Est-ce qu'il est plus intelligent que son frère ?

Is he smarter than his brother?

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Ce projet est bien meilleur que le précédent.

This project is much better than the previous one.

2

Il chante mieux que n'importe qui ici.

He sings better than anyone here.

3

J'ai plus de travail que je ne le pensais.

I have more work than I thought.

4

Elle est d'autant plus heureuse qu'elle a réussi.

She is all the happier because she succeeded.

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La situation est plus complexe qu'il n'y paraît.

The situation is more complex than it seems.

2

Il est moins probable qu'il vienne demain.

It is less likely that he will come tomorrow.

3

C'est une solution aussi efficace que durable.

It is a solution as effective as it is sustainable.

4

Il a agi avec plus de prudence que prévu.

He acted with more caution than expected.

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Il est d'autant moins enclin à accepter qu'il a été trahi.

He is all the less inclined to accept because he was betrayed.

2

La réalité est bien plus nuancée que ne le suggèrent les médias.

Reality is much more nuanced than the media suggests.

3

Il a fait preuve d'une intelligence plus fine que la moyenne.

He showed intelligence finer than average.

4

Il ne saurait y avoir de choix plus judicieux.

There could not be a more judicious choice.

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Il n'est guère plus avancé qu'au début de ses recherches.

He is hardly further ahead than at the start of his research.

2

La question est plus épineuse qu'il n'y paraît au premier abord.

The question is thornier than it appears at first glance.

3

Il a agi avec une célérité d'autant plus remarquable qu'il était pressé.

He acted with a speed all the more remarkable given he was in a hurry.

4

Rien n'est plus éloigné de la vérité que cette affirmation.

Nothing is further from the truth than this statement.

Easily Confused

French Comparatives: Better, Faster, More (Plus, Moins, Aussi) vs Plus vs Plus de

Learners forget 'de' with nouns.

French Comparatives: Better, Faster, More (Plus, Moins, Aussi) vs Meilleur vs Mieux

Both mean 'better'.

French Comparatives: Better, Faster, More (Plus, Moins, Aussi) vs Aussi vs Autant

Both mean 'as'.

Common Mistakes

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Il est plus grand que je.

✓

Il est plus grand que moi.

Use stressed pronouns after 'que'.
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J'ai plus pommes.

✓

J'ai plus de pommes.

Need 'de' for nouns.
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C'est plus bon.

✓

C'est meilleur.

Irregular form.
✗

Il est aussi grand que lui.

✓

Il est aussi grand que lui.

Actually correct, but watch for 'aussi' vs 'autant'.
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Il court plus vite que il.

✓

Il court plus vite que lui.

Stressed pronoun required.
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J'ai autant de livres que il.

✓

J'ai autant de livres que lui.

Stressed pronoun.
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C'est plus pire.

✓

C'est pire.

Pire is already comparative.
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Il est plus intelligent que je ne le pense.

✓

Il est plus intelligent que je ne le pense.

Actually correct, but often misused.
✗

Il a plus de travail que moi.

✓

Il a plus de travail que moi.

Correct, but watch for noun agreement.
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C'est le plus meilleur.

✓

C'est le meilleur.

Redundant superlative.
✗

Il est plus grand que je suis.

✓

Il est plus grand que moi.

Avoid verb repetition.
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C'est plus préférable.

✓

C'est préférable.

Préférable is already comparative.
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Il a plus d'argent qu'il en a besoin.

✓

Il a plus d'argent qu'il n'en a besoin.

Missing 'ne explétif'.

Sentence Patterns

Il est ___ que moi.

J'ai ___ de travail que toi.

Ce livre est ___ intéressant que le film.

Il travaille ___ bien que son collègue.

Real World Usage

Shopping constant

C'est plus cher que prévu.

Texting very common

T'es plus fort que moi !

Job Interview common

Je suis plus qualifié.

Travel common

C'est moins loin que Paris.

Food Delivery common

Moins de sel, s'il vous plaît.

Social Media very common

Plus de likes que jamais !

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Stressed Pronouns

Always use 'moi', 'toi', 'lui' after 'que'.
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Noun vs Adjective

Don't forget 'de' with nouns!
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Irregulars

Learn 'meilleur' and 'mieux' early.
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Register

Use 'davantage' in formal writing.

Smart Tips

Always use stressed pronouns (moi, toi, lui).

Il est plus grand que je. → Il est plus grand que moi.

Don't forget the 'de'!

J'ai plus pommes. → J'ai plus de pommes.

Use 'meilleur' instead of 'plus bon'.

C'est plus bon. → C'est meilleur.

Use 'mieux' instead of 'plus bien'.

Il chante plus bien. → Il chante mieux.

Pronunciation

/ply/

Plus

The 's' is silent in 'plus' when followed by a consonant, but pronounced when followed by a vowel or at the end of a sentence.

Rising

Il est plus grand que moi ? ↑

Questioning the comparison.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Plus, Moins, Aussi: The 'PMA' rule for quality. If it's a thing, add 'de' to the ring!

Visual Association

Imagine a scale. On one side, a giant 'PLUS' sign. On the other, a tiny 'MOINS' sign. In the middle, an 'AUSSI' sign that balances perfectly.

Rhyme

Plus, moins, aussi, c'est la vie. Avec 'que', c'est réussi!

Story

Marie wanted to be faster than her brother. She practiced running every day. She said, 'Je suis plus rapide que lui!' Her brother laughed, 'Je suis aussi rapide que toi!' They raced, and Marie won. She was happy.

Word Web

plusmoinsaussiquedemeilleurmieuxpire

Challenge

Write 5 sentences comparing your favorite foods, cities, or movies using all three markers.

Cultural Notes

French people value precision in comparisons, often using 'davantage' in formal settings.

Quebec French often uses 'plus' in ways that might sound redundant to European French speakers.

French is used in formal education, following standard European rules.

Derived from Latin 'plus' (more) and 'minus' (less).

Conversation Starters

“

Quel est ton film préféré ?

“

Préfères-tu le café ou le thé ?

“

Es-tu plus sportif que tes amis ?

“

Penses-tu que la vie est plus simple aujourd'hui ?

Journal Prompts

Compare your city to another city.
Compare your current job/studies to your past.
Discuss the pros and cons of technology.
Write a review of a restaurant.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Il est ___ grand que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: plus
Adjective comparison.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: J'ai plus de pommes.
Noun comparison needs 'de'.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Il est plus grand que je.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il est plus grand que moi.
Stressed pronoun.
Transform to negative. Sentence Transformation

Il est plus rapide que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il n'est pas plus rapide que moi.
Standard negative.
Match the comparative. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meilleur
Irregular adjective.
Choose the correct adverb. Multiple Choice

Il chante ___ que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mieux
Adverb comparison.
Order the words. Sentence Building

que / plus / Il / est / moi / grand

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il est plus grand que moi.
Standard order.
Fill in the blank.

J'ai ___ de travail que lui.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: autant
Quantity comparison.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

Il est ___ grand que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: plus
Adjective comparison.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: J'ai plus de pommes.
Noun comparison needs 'de'.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Il est plus grand que je.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il est plus grand que moi.
Stressed pronoun.
Transform to negative. Sentence Transformation

Il est plus rapide que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il n'est pas plus rapide que moi.
Standard negative.
Match the comparative. Match Pairs

Match 'bon' to its comparative.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meilleur
Irregular adjective.
Choose the correct adverb. Multiple Choice

Il chante ___ que moi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mieux
Adverb comparison.
Order the words. Sentence Building

que / plus / Il / est / moi / grand

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il est plus grand que moi.
Standard order.
Fill in the blank.

J'ai ___ de travail que lui.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: autant
Quantity comparison.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

5 exercises
Translate to French: 'He is as funny as his brother.' Translation

He is as funny as his brother.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il est aussi drôle que son frère.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

cher / plus / l'or / que / est / l'argent

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: L'or est plus cher que l'argent.
Match the French comparative to its English meaning. Match Pairs

Match the terms:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: plus cher = more expensive
Choose the correct adverb comparison. Multiple Choice

Marc court ___ que Julie. (+)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: plus vite
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

Le train est ___ rapide que l'avion. (-)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: moins

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FAQ (8)

Use 'de' when comparing quantities of nouns (e.g., 'plus de livres').

No, use 'meilleur'.

Aussi is for adjectives, Autant de is for nouns.

No, use stressed pronouns (moi, toi, lui).

No, the 's' is silent before consonants.

Use an adverb (e.g., 'Il court plus vite').

No, 'plus mauvais' is also possible.

In formal writing instead of 'plus'.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

más...que

Spanish uses 'más' for both quality and quantity.

German moderate

mehr...als

German changes the adjective form.

Japanese low

yori

Word order is completely different.

Arabic partial

min

Adjective morphology changes.

Chinese low

bi

No conjugation or inflection.

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