adjective

• Mot qui décrit ou modifie un nom ou un pronom, en fournissant des informations supplémentaires sur ses qualités, sa quantité ou son état.

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its qualities, quantity, or state.

1. Describing wordA2formal

   A word that expresses an attribute of something, typically used to describe or modify a noun.

   adjectif (mot décrivant)

   • In the phrase 'a red car', 'red' is an adjective.
   • Adjectives can describe size, color, shape, and many other qualities.
   • She used several adjectives to describe the beautiful sunset.

   Synonymesattributedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

2. B1formal

   The word class that qualifies nouns, providing additional information about them.

   adjectif (classe de mots)

   • Adjectives are a major part of speech in English.
   • Comparative and superlative forms are common for adjectives.
   • Learning to use adjectives correctly improves your writing.

   Synonymesdescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

3. B1formal

   Relating to or functioning as an adjective; describing or modifying a noun.

   adjectif (qui fonctionne comme adjectif)

   • The word 'golden' is an adjective in 'golden opportunity'.
   • Some words can function as both nouns and adjectives.
   • Adjectival phrases can add detail to a sentence.

   Synonymesadjectivalattributive

4. Legal termC2formallegal

   Relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law (substantive law).

   adjectif (droit processuel)

   • Adjective law governs the process of how cases are conducted.
   • The lawyer focused on adjective rules for filing the appeal.
   • Understanding adjective law is essential for procedural fairness.

   Synonymesadjectivalprocedural

• Partie du discours qui détermine ou décrit un nom, exprimant une qualité ou une caractéristique de quelque chose.

A word class that qualifies or describes a noun, expressing an attribute of something.

1. Word classA2formal

   A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, expressing an attribute of something.

   Adjectif (classe de mots)

   • In the phrase 'a red car', 'red' is an adjective.
   • Adjectives can describe size, color, shape, and many other qualities.
   • She used several adjectives to describe the beautiful sunset.

2. Grammatical categoryA2formal

   The word class that qualifies nouns, often used to provide more information about them.

   adjectif

   • Adjectives are an essential part of speech in English.
   • Comparative and superlative forms are common for adjectives.
   • Learning to use adjectives correctly improves your writing.

3. Descriptive functionB1formal

   Relating to or functioning as an adjective; describing or modifying a noun.

   Fonction descriptive

   • The word 'happy' has an adjectival function in this sentence.
   • Some words can be both nouns and adjectives depending on context.
   • Adjectival phrases can add detail to a description.

   Synonymesattributivedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

4. Legal termC1formal

   Relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law (adjective law).

   adjectif (droit)

   • Adjective law governs the process of how cases are conducted in court.
   • The lawyer specialized in adjective law and procedural matters.
   • Understanding adjective rules is crucial for legal practitioners.

   Synonymesadjectivalprocedural