Subjonctif (Déclencheurs) Flashcards

1
Q

It’s high time that …

Ex. It’s high time that you know the truth.

A

Il est grand temps
C’est grand temps

Ex. C’est grand temps que vous sachiez la vérité.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

It is necessary that

Ex: It is necessary that you do your homework.

A

Il faut que

Ex: Il faut que tu fasses tes devoirs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

It is important that

Ex: It is important that you are on time.

A

Il est important que

Ex: Il est important que vous soyez à l’heure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

It is necessary that

Ex: It is necessary that we make a decision.

A

Il est nécessaire que

Ex: Il est nécessaire que nous prenions une décision.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

It is possible that…

Ex: It is possible that she leaves tomorrow.

A

Il est possible que…

Ex: Il est possible qu’elle parte demain.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

It is unlikely that…

Ex: It is unlikely that he comes to the party.

NB: There is no future subjunctive.

A

Il est peu probable que…

Ex: Il est peu probable qu’il vienne à la fête.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

It is rare that…

Ex: It is rare that I see my cousns.

A

Il est rare que…

Ex: Il est rare que je voie mes cousins.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

It is essential that…

Ex: It is essential that you stay calm.

A

Il est essentiel que…

Ex: Il est essentiel que tu restes calme.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

It is urgent that…

Ex. It is urgent that you call a doctor.

A

Il est urgent que…

Ex: Il est urgent que vous appeliez un médecin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

It seems that…

Ex. It seems that she is sick.

A

Il semble que…

Ex: Il semble qu’elle soit malade.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

It is preferable that…

ExL It is preferable that we stay here.

A

Il est préférable que…

Ex: Il est préférable que nous restions ici.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

It is better that…

Ex: It is better that you take an umbrella.

A

Il vaut mieux que…

Ex: Il vaut mieux que tu prennes un parapluie.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

It is impossible that…

Ex: It is impossible that he is late.

A

Il est impossible que…

Ex: Il est impossible qu’il soit en retard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

It is fair that…

Ex: It is fair that they have a second chance.

A

Il est juste que…

Ex: Il est juste qu’ils aient une deuxième chance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

It is regrettable that…

Ex. It is regrettable that you cannot come.

A

Il est regrettable que

Ex: Il est regrettable que tu ne puisses pas venir.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

It is surprising that…

Ex: It is suprising that he forgot our meeting.

A

Il est étonnant que…

Ex: Il est étonnant qu’il ait oublié notre rendez-vous.

17
Q

It is appropriate that…

Ex: It is appropriate that you pay attention to the details.

A

Il convient que…

Ex: Il convient que vous fassiez attention aux détails.

18
Q

It is doubtful that…

Ex: It is doubtful that we finish on time.

A

Il est douteux que…

Ex: Il est douteux que nous finissions à temps.

19
Q

It is strange that…

Ex: It is strange that he does not respond.

A

Il est étrange que…

Ex: Il est étrange qu’il ne réponde pas.

20
Q

It is essential that…

Ex: It is essential that we review before the exam.

A

Il est indispensable que…

Ex: Il est indispensable que nous révisions avant l’examen.

21
Q

It’s a shame that…

Ex. It’s a shame that you can’t come to the party.

A

C’est dommage que…

Ex. C’est dommage que tu ne puisses pas venir à la fête.

22
Q

I would like that you…

Ex: I would like that you do your homework before going out.

A

Je voudrais que…

Ex: Je voudrais que tu fasses tes devoirs avant de sortir.

23
Q

I am sad that…

Ex: I am sad that we don’t see our friends often anymore.

A

Je suis triste que…

Ex Je suis triste que nous ne voyions plus souvent nos amis.

24
Q

I regret that…

Ex: I regret that you left so early.

A

Je regrette que…

Ex: Je regrette que tu sois parti si tôt.

25
Q

I want that…

Ex: I want you to be ready for the exam tomorrow.

A

Je veux que…

Ex: Je veux que vous soyez prêts pour l’examen demain.

26
Q

It’s better that…

Ex: It’s better that you take an umbrella, it’s going to rain.

A

Il vaut mieux que…

Ex: Il vaut mieux que tu prennes un parapluie, il va pleuvoir.

27
Q

I am sorry that…

Ex. I am sorry that you’re feeling unwell today.

A

Je suis désolé(e) que…

Ex: Je suis désolé(e) que tu te sentes mal aujourd’hui.