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Point de départ

Use the subjunctive with verbs and expressions of will and emotion. Verbs and expressions of will are often used when someone wants to influence the actions of other people. Verbs and expressions of emotion express someone’s feelings or attitude.

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When the main clause contains an expression of will or emotion and the subordinate clause has a different subject, the subjunctive is required.

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Here are some verbs and expressions of will commonly followed by the subjunctive.

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In English, the word that introducing the subordinate clause may be omitted. In French, never omit que between the two clauses.

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The infinitive is used with expressions of will and emotion if there is no change of subject. In the case of avoir peur, regretter, and expressions with être, add de before the infinitive.

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Some verbs have irregular subjunctive forms.

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Essayez! Indiquez les formes correctes du présent du subjonctif des verbes.

1. que je ________ (finir)

2. qu’il ________ (faire)

3. que vous ________ (être)

4. que leur enfant ________ (avoir)

5. que nous ________ (prendre)

6. que nous ________ (faire)

7. qu’ils ________ (avoir)

8. que tu ________ (attendre)

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