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If you use an adjective that's not on the BEFORE list with a short adverb, does it stay BEHIND the noun or not? "Une très gentille fille."

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If you use an adjective that's not on the BEFORE list with a short adverb, does it stay BEHIND the noun or not? "Une très gentille fille."

This question relates to:French lesson "Adjectives usually go AFTER nouns in French (Position of Adjectives)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Tilen,

You can say both,

Une très gentille fille  and    Une fille très gentille.

Un bien meilleur élève  or   Un élève bien meilleur

Une maison très confortable   or    Une très confortable maison ...

Hope this helps!

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If you use an adjective that's not on the BEFORE list with a short adverb, does it stay BEHIND the noun or not? "Une très gentille fille."

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