The comparative of adjectives

We use the comparative to compare two elements and find their similarities or differences. There are three types of comparatives: of equality, of inferiority, and of superiority.

Comparative of Equality

If two elements are similar or equal, we use the comparative of equality. Here are two forms you can use for comparisons.

aussi + adjectif/adverbe + que
autant de + nom + que

French	English
Elle travaille aussi dur que toi.	She works as hard as you.
Je parle français aussi bien que lui.	I speak French as well as him.
Il a autant de sœurs que toi.	He has as many sisters as you.
Elle a autant de points que moi.	She has as many points as me.

Comparative of Inferiority

We use “moins” or “moins de” if there is less of something, if there is a lesser quantity. Here are two forms you can use.

moins + adjectif/adverbe + que
moins de + nom + que

French	English
Il travaille moins dur que toi.	He works less hard than you.
Il a moins de vêtements que toi.	He has fewer clothes than you.
Elle a moins de points que moi.	She has fewer points than me.

Comparative of Superiority

We use “plus” or “plus de” if there is more of something, if there is a greater quantity. Here are two forms you can use.

plus + adjectif/adverbe + que
plus de + nom + que

French	English
Il travaille plus dur que toi.	He works harder than you.
Il a plus de vêtements que toi.	He has more clothes than you.
Elle a plus de points que moi.	She has more points than me.

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