nerveux, le nerveux, la nerveuse
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. nervous
Jessica est toujours nerveuse avant de parler en public.Jessica is always nervous before speaking in public.
a. vigorous
Les étudiants en art apprécient souvent le style nerveux de cet artiste.Art students often like that artist's vigorous style.
a. nervous
Le système nerveux du poulpe est très complexe.The nervous system of the octopus is very complex.
a. responsive
La nouvelle voiture d'Ahmad est très nerveuse. Dès qu'il touche l'accélérateur, elle bondit !Ahmad's new car is very responsive. As soon as he steps on the gas, it leaps forward!
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. nervous person
Évan est un nerveux qui stresse avant chaque examen.Évan is a nervous person who stresses before every exam.
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