Stage 5 · B1–B2

Level B1–B2

Turning an adjective into a noun — identify and understand

Turning an adjective into a noun: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: nominalisation-verbes-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Turning an adjective into a noun” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: rapide → rapidité; possible → possibilité; simple → simplicité; curieux → curiosité. Which clue helps you recognise nominalisation à partir des adjectifs?

3. Understand

To understand “Turning an adjective into a noun”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Do not memorise the word alone. Notice what it combines with and where you could use it.

rapide → rapiditépossible → possibilitésimple → simplicitécurieux → curiositélibre → libertéégal → égalitéExemple à observer : Paul attend aujourd’hui.
Watch out

Look at the word together with the words around it. The correct choice often depends on construction, register or collocation, not just translation.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Turning an adjective into a noun”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For nominalisation à partir des adjectifs, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Turning an adjective into a noun” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.