Comparatives: plus … que
plus, moins, aussi
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plus, moins, aussi
plus … que is more than, moins … que is less than, aussi … que is as … as. Irregulars: meilleur, mieux.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Higher degree
Use plus...que for more.
Marie est plus grande que sa sœur.
Marie is taller than her sister.
Equal degree
Use aussi...que for equal.
Ce livre est aussi intéressant que l'autre.
This book is as interesting as the other.
Lower degree
Use moins...que for less.
Le train est moins cher que l'avion.
The train is less expensive than the plane.
Common mix-ups
Always use 'que' (not 'de') for 'than' in French comparisons.
He is taller than me.
Try a reply
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This street is less noisy than the other one.
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Cette rue est moins bruyante que l'autre.
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