Do the antonyms follow the same rules?

H. A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Do the antonyms follow the same rules?

The lesson implies that "vieux" and "ancien" follow the same usage rules as "neuf" and "nouveau", i.e. objective and subjective, respectively. But according to the lesson on Movable Adjectives, in the case of "ancien" at least, it is the placement of the adjective before or after the noun that determines whether it is translated subjectively or objectively.

Which lesson is correct?

Asked 3 years ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Harry,

This type of question has been discussed many times on the forum.

Generally, we can say   --  before the noun an abstract meaning, after the noun a concrete / 

descriptive meaning.

Hope this helps.

Jim

H. A. asked:View original

Do the antonyms follow the same rules?

The lesson implies that "vieux" and "ancien" follow the same usage rules as "neuf" and "nouveau", i.e. objective and subjective, respectively. But according to the lesson on Movable Adjectives, in the case of "ancien" at least, it is the placement of the adjective before or after the noun that determines whether it is translated subjectively or objectively.

Which lesson is correct?

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