ABSTRACT
Usage a The meaning of the demonstrative adjective is ‘this’ or ‘that’ (singular), ‘these’ or ‘those’
(plural).
b The demonstrative adjective occurs only before a noun, or before an adjective which is itself
qualifying a noun, e.g. ce coupon (line 63). It is never found separate from a noun. (But see
Discover more about demonstratives, 2f, below, for literary use of the pronoun ce.)
Formation a The forms of the demonstrative adjective are:
singular plural
masc. ce, cet ces
fem. cette ces
b The masculine singular form which occurs before a word beginning with a consonant or
aspirate ‘h’ is ce, e.g. ce coupon (line 63). For the use of cet, see Discover more about
demonstratives, 1a, below.
