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Comparatif et superlatif en anglais - Arrêtez de vous tromper 😁!

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Ben and Alban debate who is better or worse as they introduce English comparatives and superlatives.

The episode begins with hosts Alban and Ben introducing the topic of comparatives and superlatives in English. They outline the lesson objectives: forming comparatives (e.g., taller, more expensive) and superlatives (e.g., tallest, most expensive). The first section covers one-syllable adjectives, detailing rules like adding '-er', handling words ending in 'e', and doubling the final consonant for words like 'big'. Exceptions such as 'new' and 'grey' are noted. Next, two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y' are explained, where '-y' is replaced with '-ier' for comparatives. Examples include 'easy/easier' and 'pretty/prettier'. The hosts then demonstrate how to use 'than' in comparative sentences, with examples comparing cities and languages. Interactive exercises follow, where listeners practice phrases like 'Tessa is younger than me' and 'Ben is funnier than her'. The lesson moves to longer adjectives (two syllables or more) that use 'more' or 'less', such as 'more beautiful' or 'less interesting'. More exercises reinforce this, like translating 'Alban's surfboard is more expensive than his'. Irregular comparatives are introduced: 'good/better', 'bad/worse', and 'far/further/farther', with pronunciation tips for 'worse'. Superlatives are then covered, paralleling comparative rules: one-syllable adjectives add '-est' (e.g., 'oldest'), two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y' use '-iest' (e.g., 'easiest'), and longer adjectives use 'the most' or 'the least' (e.g., 'the most boring'). Irregular superlatives 'best', 'worst', and 'furthest/farthest' are explained. Final exercises include translating sentences like 'He is the best snowboarder in the world'. The episode ends with a recap of categories and a promotion for a free grammar guide by Tessa and membership to AnglaisCours Club.

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