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Adjective Formation

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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