How well do you know the French subjunctive?
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How well do you know the French subjunctive?

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Quand est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé après les verbes "penser" et "croire"?

  • Dans les phrases négatives. (correct)
  • Dans les phrases affirmatives.
  • Dans les phrases impératives.
  • Dans les phrases interrogatives.
  • Quand est-ce que l'infinitif est utilisé au lieu du subjonctif?

  • Lorsque le sujet est différent pour chaque verbe
  • Lorsque le verbe principal est "vouloir".
  • Lorsque le sujet est le même pour chaque verbe (correct)
  • Lorsque le verbe principal est "croire".
  • Quand est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé après "jusqu'à ce que"?

  • Pour exprimer une affirmation.
  • Pour exprimer une question.
  • Pour exprimer une négation.
  • Pour exprimer une condition. (correct)
  • Qu'est-ce que l'expression "quoi que" indique?

    <p>Une condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quelle est la différence entre "il faut que" et "devoir"?

    <p>&quot;Il faut que&quot; est impersonnel, tandis que &quot;devoir&quot; est personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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