Introduction
Adverbs describe a verb, an adjective or another adverb. They answer questions like how, when, where and how much. Unlike adjectives, they never change form.
| type | question | examples |
|---|---|---|
| manner | how? | bien, vite, lentement |
| frequency | how often? | souvent, toujours, parfois |
| time and place | when? where? | hier, demain, ici, là-bas |
| quantity | how much? | beaucoup, très, trop |
- Elle parle bien français.She speaks French well.
- Il mange toujours à midi.He always eats at noon.
- Elle est très gentille.She is very kind.
- Elle parle rapide.Elle parle rapidement.
Position
In a simple tense, most adverbs go right after the verb. English often puts them before the verb, but French doesn't.
subject+verb+adverb
- Il toujours mange à midi.Il mange toujours à midi.
- Je souvent vais au cinéma.Je vais souvent au cinéma.
Practice
French adverbs ___ for gender and number.
Elle parle ___. (quickly)
Which sentence is correct?
Elle parle ___ français. (well)
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