In French, comparative adjectives are used to compare two things. The structure of a comparative sentence is generally: [Subject] + [verb] + [adjective] + [comparative form] + [than] + [object]. The comparative form can indicate if one item is greater than, lesser than, or equal to the other in the quality described b...
Analyzing the Given Sentences
Let's examine each sentence provided and determine which one fits the comparative structure and the intended meaning:
- Claire = Béatrice: This sentence simply equates Claire and Béatrice. It doesn't establish a comparison based on an adjective.
- Claire est Béatrice: Similar to the first sentence, this translates to "Claire is Beatrice," again stating an equivalence, not a comparison.
- Claire est plus active que Béatrice: This sentence correctly utilizes the comparative form "plus active" to indicate that Claire is more active than Béatrice. This fits the typical structure of a comparative sentence.
- Claire est aussi active que Béatrice: This sentence uses "aussi active" which denotes equality in activity levels between Claire and Béatrice. It's another valid comparative sentence, but emphasizes equal activity.
- Claire est aussi actif que Béatrice: This sentence incorrectly uses the masculine form "actif" while "active" should be used because Claire is feminine. Therefore, it's grammatically incorrect.
- Claire est moins actif que Béatrice: This sentence uses the incorrect masculine form "actif" and also incorrectly implies that Claire is less active than Béatrice.
Choosing the Correct Sentence
Based on the analysis, the following sentences are grammatically correct and express comparisons:
- Claire est plus active que Béatrice: This sentence correctly expresses that Claire is more active than Béatrice.
- Claire est aussi active que Béatrice: This sentence correctly expresses that Claire is as active as Béatrice.
The sentence that fits the requirement depends on the intended meaning. If the aim is to express that Claire is more active than Béatrice, the first sentence is the correct choice. If the aim is to express that they are equally active, the second sentence is the right one.