Superlatives with le plus
Use le plus, la plus, and les plus to mark the highest degree inside a group.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
C’est le texte le plus clair du site.
It is the clearest text on the site.
Elle est la plus calme du groupe.
She is the calmest in the group.
Ce sont les histoires les plus courtes.
These are the shortest stories.
Pattern
article + le plus + adjective
How it works
Use le plus, la plus, and les plus to mark the highest degree inside a group. This pattern typically appears as article + le plus + adjective and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The article agrees with the noun being described.
- The comparison group often appears with de.
Why it matters
Link and compare ideas more naturally.
Use in context
Superlatives are useful because you quickly want to rank places, options, and resources.