bien, le bien
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. well
Même si ton équipe n’a pas gagné, tu as bien joué.Even though your team didn't win, you played well.
a. very
Ma mère dit qu’il faut de l’eau bien chaude pour faire du bon thé.My mother says that you need very hot water to make good tea.
a. really
Hugo a-t-il bien dit cela ?Did Hugo really say that?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. good
La pièce était bien, mais un peu longue.The play was good, but a little long.
a. right
Mes enfants savent qu’il n’est pas bien de tricher à un examen.My kids know that it isn't right to cheat on a test.
a. comfortable
Nous sommes toujours bien chez Lucie.We're always comfortable at Lucie's house.
a. good-looking
Paul est particulièrement bien avec les cheveux longs, n’est-ce pas ?Paul is particularly good-looking with long hair, isn't he?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. good
J’ai dit la vérité à Fleur pour son propre bien.I told Fleur the truth for her own good.
a. possession
Le millionnaire a laissé la moitié de ses biens à sa petite-fille.The millionaire left half of his possessions to his granddaughter.
b. property (uncountable)
Le parking n'est pas responsable des biens personnels laissés dans les véhicules.The parking lot is not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.
a. good
Nous avons passé tout le cours de philosophie à parler du bien et du mal.We spent the whole philosophy class talking about good and evil.
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