Remembering Where to Put French Adjectives: The BAGS Rule! 🎒

If you’ve ever wondered why some French adjectives come before the noun (un petit chien) while most come after (un chien intelligent), the answer lies in one simple acronym: BAGS.

🧠 What does BAGS mean?

BAGS stands for Beauty, Age, Goodness, and Size — the four types of adjectives that usually come before the noun they describe.

Here’s a handy breakdown:

💅 B – Beauty

beau (beautiful / handsome)

joli (pretty)

📝 un beau paysage, une jolie robe

⏳ A – Age

vieux (old)

jeune (young)

nouveau (new)

📝 un vieux château, une jeune fille, un nouveau film

🌟 G – Goodness

bon (good)

mauvais (bad)

meilleur (better)

📝 un bon repas, une mauvaise idée, un meilleur élève

📏 S – Size

grand (big / tall)

petit (small)

court (short)

📝 un grand chien, une petite maison, un court voyage

So next time you’re writing in French, just remember:
👉 BAGS adjectives go before the noun — all the others go after!


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