In French grammar, adverbs are often constructed from adjectives. To form an adverb from an adjective, you typically add the suffix “-ment” to the feminine form of the adjective. However, there are some exceptions and irregular adverbs. Learning how to construct adverbs from adjectives is an important aspect of mastering French grammar, as adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, providing additional information about the action, quality, or manner of the action being described.
Exercise 1: Adverb Construction from Adjectives
Elle parle *rapidement* (quickly).
Il travaille *sérieusement* (seriously).
Elle chante *faussement* (falsely).
Nous avons mangé *copieusement* (heavily).
Il conduit *prudemment* (carefully).
J’Ă©cris *lentement* (slowly).
Elle danse *gracieusement* (gracefully).
Il réfléchit *profondément* (deeply).
Elle rit *nerveusement* (nervously).
Il marche *silencieusement* (silently).
Elles dorment *paisiblement* (peacefully).
Il regarde *attentivement* (attentively).
Elle Ă©coute *poliment* (politely).
Nous avons couru *rapidement* (quickly).
Il parle *franchement* (openly).
Exercise 2: Adverb Construction from Adjectives
Elle travaille *efficacement* (efficiently).
Il dessine *habilement* (skillfully).
Elle cuisine *délicieusement* (deliciously).
Nous avons voyagé *légèrement* (lightly).
Il agit *Ă©trangement* (strangely).
J’Ă©tudie *sĂ©rieusement* (seriously).
Elle sourit *doucement* (sweetly).
Il pense *logiquement* (logically).
Elle pleure *silencieusement* (silently).
Il respire *profondément* (deeply).
Elles chantent *harmonieusement* (harmoniously).
Il lit *attentivement* (attentively).
Elle répond *honnêtement* (honestly).
Nous avons nagé *tranquillement* (peacefully).
Il explique *clairement* (clearly).