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Quand est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé après les verbes "penser" et "croire"?
Quand est-ce que l'infinitif est utilisé au lieu du subjonctif?
Quand est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé après "jusqu'à ce que"?
Qu'est-ce que l'expression "quoi que" indique?
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Quelle est la différence entre "il faut que" et "devoir"?
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Study Notes
- The French subjunctive is used after verbs like "vouloir" and "falloir" when there is a second verb and subject in the sentence.
- When the subject is the same for both verbs, the infinitive is used instead.
- The subjunctive is also used after verbs like "penser" and "croire" in negative sentences.
- The subjunctive is used in expressions like "quoi que" and "où que".
- It is also used after "jusqu'à ce que" to indicate a condition.
- The subjunctive is often used for doubt or uncertainty.
- "Il faut que" is impersonal, while "devoir" is personal.
- "J'ai" and "j'aie" sound the same in spoken French, so mistakes with the subjunctive may not be noticed.
- There are many more uses of the French subjunctive.
- Practice and learning more will help improve understanding of the subjunctive.
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Mastering the French subjunctive can be a challenge, but this quiz can help! Test your knowledge of when to use the subjunctive, including after certain verbs, in negative sentences, and in expressions like "quoi que" and "où que". Learn about the differences between "il faut que" and "devoir", and how to use the subjunctive with "jusqu'à ce que". With practice and continued learning, you'll be a subjunctive expert in