singular verb conjugation with plural adjective?

Jangir G.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

On est très proches, ma sœur et moi. On est gentils.

Here we have est with proches/gentils. Is it a general rule?

Asked 2 years ago

Chris W.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

Yes, this is a general rule. On requires the verb in 3rd person singular and any participle or adjective in plural.

Like42 years ago

On est très proches, ma sœur et moi. On est gentils.

Here we have est with proches/gentils. Is it a general rule?

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