Advanced Adjectives & Nuance

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Feminine form is 'ambiguë' with a diaeresis to maintain the pronunciation of the 'u'.

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Invariable in gender (same form for masculine and feminine).

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Often used with the preposition 'par' to indicate the source of insecurity.

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Forms the feminine with an 'e' (convaincante).

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Invariable in gender; takes plural -s.

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Invariable in gender, very common in professional contexts.

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Invariable in gender, used for things that last a very short time.

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Feminine form is 'exigeante'.

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Feminine form changes 'f' to 've' (fictive).

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Feminine form is 'impartiale'.

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Literally 'that cannot be bypassed'. Invariable in gender.

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Invariable in gender; denotes having a clear understanding of reality.

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Feminine form replaces '-eux' with '-euse' (minutieuse).

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Often used to describe feelings, reactions, or results that are neither fully positive nor fully negative.

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Invariable in gender; commonly used in quantitative contexts.

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Feminine form is 'opportune'.

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Feminine form is 'percutante'; great for describing arguments or presentations.

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Feminine form is 'pertinente'.

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Invariable in gender; describes instability or fragility.

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Often used in the negative ('irréprochable' meaning faultless), but the base form exists.

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Feminine form is 'restreinte'.

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Feminine form changes '-eux' to '-euse' (rigoureuse).

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Feminine form is 'subtile'.

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Feminine form changes '-iel' to '-ielle' (superficielle).

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Invariable in gender; do not confuse with the noun 'la vague' (the wave).