Magnifique positioning

Nabeel D.C1Kwiziq community member

Magnifique positioning

why magnifique come

after noun in « endroits magnifiques »

but before noun in « magnifiques gâteaux »

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Nabeel,

Magnifique is one adjective that can be used before or after the noun but without its meaning being affected. 

Hope this helps!

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Usually magnifique is placed after the noun but it may also come first for emphasis. 

-- Chris (not a native speaker). 

SAI S.A2Kwiziq community member
Are there such adjectives which can be used before & after the nouns?
Nabeel D. asked:

Magnifique positioning

why magnifique come

after noun in « endroits magnifiques »

but before noun in « magnifiques gâteaux »

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