Why do some literal English translations from French sound odd?
Because English orders adjectives differently than French.
What is the rule about English adjectives' form changes?
English adjectives do not change for gender or number.
Where is the adjective placed in English relative to the noun?
Almost always before the noun it describes.
What is the general order of multiple adjectives before a noun?
From the most subjective to the most objective.
In the adjective order, which type of adjective comes first?
Personal opinion.
Which adjectives come after opinion in the proposed order?
General descriptions like size or color.
What type of adjectives come just before the noun in the order?
Technical information like origin or material.
What is the first word to start with in "a beautiful small black leather bag"?
The noun "bag".
In which order are adjectives added to "bag" in the phrase "a beautiful small black leather bag"?
Material, color, size, then opinion.
What is the order of adjectives in "a beautiful small black leather bag"?
Opinion, size, color, material, noun.
What does an adjective describe in English?
A person or a thing.
What does an adverb describe in English?
The manner in which an action is performed.
What are the three rules summarized in the course about adjectives?
They are invariable, placed before the noun, and ordered from most subjective to most objective.
What mistake do French speakers make with English noun groups?
They transpose French adjective order, creating incorrect groups like "A French old house".
How does the adjective 'small' behave from singular to plural in English?
It remains unchanged.
How do you translate 'un travail bon' in English word order?
A good job.
How often does the adjective order work?
In 99% of cases.
How should one think to memorize the order in English descriptions?
In three blocks: opinion, general description, and technical sheet.
What percentage of situations do the three adjective rules cover?
90%.
What is the first step to automate the adjective order rule?
Choose an object around you.
What must you do after choosing an object to practice adjective order?
Describe it with three adjectives respecting the order from most subjective to most objective.
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1. Pourquoi une traduction littérale de l’ordre des adjectifs français peut-elle sembler étrange en anglais ?
2. Quelle phrase respecte l’ordre anglais des adjectifs dans ce groupe nominal ?
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