Many adjectives are derived from verbs. discuter (to discuss):
discutable (debatable)
lire (to read): lisible
(readable)
Many adjectives are derived from the present participle.
brûler (to burn):
brûlant (burning hot)
fortifier (to fortify):
fortifiant (fortifying)
Other adjectives are derived from the past participles of verbs.
passer (to pass; to fade):
passé (faded)
éloigner (to remove): éloigné
(distant)
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