Ordre des adjectifs
Quand plusieurs adjectifs sont utilisés ensemble, l'ordre dépend de la fonction de l'adjectif. L'ordre habituel est :
Quantité, Valeur / opinion, Taille, Température, Âge, Forme, Couleur, Origine, Matière
| Ce que l'adjectif exprime | Exemples |
|---|---|
| Quantité | four, ten, a few, several |
| Valeur / opinion | delicious, charming, beautiful |
| Taille | tall, tiny, huge |
| Température | hot, cold |
| Âge | old, young, new, 14-year-old |
| Forme | square, round |
| Couleur | red, purple, green |
| Origine | Swedish, Victorian, Chinese |
| Matière | glass, silver, wooden |
Exemples
- They have a lovely old red post-box.
- The playroom has six small round plastic tables.
- I bought some charming Victorian silver ornaments at the flea market.
- She is selling her flashy 3-year-old Italian car.
- It was a beautiful cold day.