Comparing Actions
To compare how often or how intensely an action is performed, attach a comparative phrase directly after the verb.
Plus que (More than)
To say that an action happens more, use plus que immediately following the verb. If the following word starts with a vowel or silent h, que contracts to qu'.
| I just stopped because I get out of breath more than you. | Je viens de m'arrêter parce que je m'essouffle plus que toi. |
| You should reduce the pace because you are tiring yourself out more than yesterday. | Vous devriez réduire la cadence parce que vous vous épuisez plus qu'hier. |
Moins que (Less than)
To say that an action happens less, use moins que after the verb. You can compare the subject's action to another person, or to a different point in time (such as avant, meaning "before").
| He tires himself out less than me thanks to his stamina. | Il s'épuise moins que moi grâce à sa résistance. |
| The doctor says that I run less than before because I am sedentary. | Le médecin dit que je cours moins qu'avant parce que je suis sédentaire. |
Autant que (As much as)
When actions are equal in intensity or frequency, use autant que ("as much as"). Note that while French uses aussi to compare adjectives, verbs always use autant.
| The athlete is sweating as much as the player. | L'athlète est en train de transpirer autant que le joueur. |
| We sweat as much as them during the match. | Nous transpirons autant qu'eux pendant le match. |
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