13 - Subjunctive Flashcards
For most verbs, the present of the subjunctive is formed by adding the subjunctive endings (- e, es, e, ions, iez, ent ) to the stem. The stem for je, tu, il/elle, ils/elles is found by dropping the ent ending from the third- person plural present indicative form ( ils/elles ). The stem for the nous and vous subjunctive forms is found by dropping the ons from the first- person plural of the present indicative. For nous and vous , the present subjunctive is identical to the forms of the imparfait .
Penser
Penser - pensent - pensons
je pense - tu penses - il pense - nous pensions - vous pensiez - ils pensent
For most verbs, the present of the subjunctive is formed by adding the subjunctive endings (- e, es, e, ions, iez, ent ) to the stem. The stem for je, tu, il/elle, ils/elles is found by dropping the ent ending from the third- person plural present indicative form ( ils/elles ). The stem for the nous and vous subjunctive forms is found by dropping the ons from the first- person plural of the present indicative. For nous and vous , the present subjunctive is identical to the forms of the imparfait .
Dire
Dire - disent - disons
je dise - tu dises - il dise - nous disions -vous disiez - ils disent
For most verbs, the present of the subjunctive is formed by adding the subjunctive endings (- e, es, e, ions, iez, ent ) to the stem. The stem for je, tu, il/elle, ils/elles is found by dropping the ent ending from the third- person plural present indicative form ( ils/elles ). The stem for the nous and vous subjunctive forms is found by dropping the ons from the first- person plural of the present indicative. For nous and vous , the present subjunctive is identical to the forms of the imparfait .
Mettre
Mettre - mettons - mettent
je mette - tu mettes - il mette - nous mettions - vous mettiez - ils mettent
Some verbs have irregular forms in the present subjunctive. Être ( to be ) and avoir ( to have ) have both irregular stems and endings.
ÊTRE
je sois - to sois - il soit - nous soyons - vous soyez - ils soient
Some verbs have irregular forms in the present subjunctive. Être ( to be ) and avoir ( to have ) have both irregular stems and endings.
AVOIR
j’aie - tu aies - il ait - nous ayons - vous ayez - ils aient
The following three verbs have an irregular subjunctive stem but regular endings.
POVOIR
je puisse - tu puisses - il puisse - nous puissions - vous puissiez - ils puissent
The following three verbs have an irregular subjunctive stem but regular endings.
SAVOIR
je sache - tu saches - il sache - nous sachions - vous sachiez - ils sachent
The following three verbs have an irregular subjunctive stem but regular endings.
FAIRE
je fasse - tu fasses - il fasse - nous fassions - vous fassiez - ils fassent
Aller ( to go ) and vouloir ( to want ) have an irregular stem in the je, tu, il/elle, ils/elles forms and are partially irregular in the nous and vous forms.
ALLER
je aille - tu ailles - il aille - nous allions - vous alliez - ils aillent
Aller ( to go ) and vouloir ( to want ) have an irregular stem in the je, tu, il/elle, ils/elles forms and are partially irregular in the nous and vous forms.
VOULOIR
je veuille - tu veilles - il veille - nous voulions - vous vouliez - ils veuillent
The subjunctive is used after verbs expressing the notion of wish and desire . It is used when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. Compare:
Je veux acheter cet ordinateur.
Je veux que tu achètes cet ordinateur.
The subjunctive is used after verbs expressing the notion of wish and desire . It is used when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. Compare:
Vous désirez suivre un cours d’informatique.
Vous désirez que nous suivions un cours d’informatique.
The subjunctive is used after verbs expressing the notion of wish and desire . It is used when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. Compare:
Elle souhaite que tu ailles en France.
The subjunctive is used after verbs expressing the notion of wish and desire . It is used when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. Compare:
J’exige que vous arriviez à l’heure.
The subjunctive is used after verbs expressing the notion of wish and desire . It is used when the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the dependent clause. Compare:
Il demande que nous soyons plus efficaces.
The subjunctive is used after expressions of emotion .
I’m sorry that he cannot be here.
Je regrette qu’il ne puisse pas être ici.
The subjunctive is used after expressions of emotion .
We are delighted you are vacationing here.
Nous sommes ravis que tu prennes les vacances ici.
The subjunctive is used after expressions of emotion .
They are disappointed that the class is cancelled.
Ils sont déçus que le cours soit annulé.
The subjunctive is also used after expressions of doubt.
I’m not convinced that he’s right.
Je ne suis pas convaincu qu’il ait raison.
The subjunctive is also used after expressions of doubt .
I doubt he understands your questions.
Je doute qu’il comprenne vos questions.
The subjunctive is also used after expressions of doubt .
She doesn’t think you find their project interpreting.
Elle ne croit pas que vous trouviez leur projet intéressent.
The subjunctive is also used after expressions of doubt .
I doubt he knows what he is doing.
Je ne pense pas qu’il sache ce ce qu’il fait.
The verbs penser ( to think ) and croire ( to believe ) in the affirmative are followed by the indicative mood. However, in the negative and interrogative, the subjunctive can be used to underline the uncertainty of the event.
Je ne crois pas que Daniel est coupable.
Je ne crois pas que Daniel soit coupable.
The first sentence above means “I am actually sure Daniel is innocent.” In the second example, there is some doubt about his guilt (or innocence). The difference will be detected in context and with the intonation of the voice or through gestures.
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Elle préfère que tout le monde (être) __________ là avant de commencer.
1 soit
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Je doute que vous (comprendre) __________ l’importance de cet événement.
2 compreniez
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Sa mère aimerait mieux qu’elle (ne pas sortir) __________ ce soir.
3 ne sorte pas
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- A- t- il fini le projet? Non. Mais je tiens à ce qu’il le (finir) __________ aujourd’hui.
4 finisse
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Je doute qu’ils (gérer) __________ cette affaire correctement.
5 gèrent
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- J’ai peur que ces logiciels (ne pas être) __________ compatibles.
6 ne soient pas
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Ils souhaitent que cette aventure (avoir) __________ une fin heureuse.
7 ait
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Il craint que ce projet (être) __________ un échec.
8 soit
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Elle est contente qu’il (pouvoir) __________ acheter la maison de ses rêves.
9 puisse
Mettre les verbes au subjonctif.
- Le juge ne croit pas qu’il (dire) __________ la vérité.
10 dise
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It is certain
Il est certain
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It is obvious
Il est évident
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It is probable
Il est probable
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It is sure
Il est sûr
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It is true
Il est vrai
Here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the indicative :
It seems to me
Il me semble
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
One must
Il faut
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is essential
Il est essentiel
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is fair
Il est juste
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is important
Il est important
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is preferable
Il est préférable
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is natural
Il est naturel
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is rare
Il est rare
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is strange
Il est étrange
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is amazing
Il est étonnant
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is sad
Il est triste
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is unfortunate
Il est regrettable
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is possible
Il est possible
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is essential
Il est indispensable
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It may be
Il se peut
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is better
Il vaut mieux
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is desirable
Il est souhaitable
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is normal
Il est normal
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is useful
Il est utile
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is odd
Il est bizarre
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is surprising
Il est surprenant
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is a shame
Il est dommage
And here are some impersonal expressions that are followed by the SUBJUNCTIVE:
It is not worth it
Cela ne vaut pas la peine
Let’s compare the use of the indicative and the subjunctive with some impersonal expressions:
It is certain he will come tonight.
It is possible he will come tonight.
Il est certain qu’il viendra ce soir.
Il est possible qu’il vienne ce soir.
You have to begin your research as soon as possible.
Il faut que vous commenciez vos recherches dès que possible.
It is surprising that you’re asking for such a high salary.
Il est étonnant que vous demandiez un salaire si élevé.
It is rare for them to finish their reports on time.
Il est rare qu’ils finissent leur rapport à temps.
It is unfortunate this software is so expensive.
Il est regrettable que ce logiciel coûte si cher.
It is possible this printer is not compatible.
Il ce peut que cette imprimante soit incompatible.
It is sad you are resigning this week.
Il est triste que vous démissionniez cette semaine.
You must redo the home page of your website.
Il faut que vous refassiez la page d’accueil de votre site.