Mastering the French Subjunctive

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Questions and Answers

When is the subjunctive used after verbs like "vouloir" and "falloir"?

  • When the subject is the same for both verbs.
  • When there is a second verb with a second subject. (correct)
  • When expressing doubt or uncertainty.
  • None of the above

Quand est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé ?

  • Après les verbes comme "manger" et "boire" lorsqu'il y a un deuxième verbe avec un deuxième sujet
  • Après les verbes comme "aller" et "venir" lorsqu'il y a un deuxième verbe avec un deuxième sujet
  • Après les verbes comme "vouloir" et "falloir" lorsqu'il y a un deuxième verbe avec un deuxième sujet (correct)
  • Après les verbes comme "penser" et "croire" lorsqu'il y a un deuxième verbe avec un deuxième sujet

Which of the following requires the subjunctive?

  • "Penser que"
  • All of the above
  • "Croire que"
  • "Il faut que" (correct)

Quand est-ce que l'infinitif est utilisé plutôt que le subjonctif ?

<p>Lorsque le sujet est le même pour les deux verbes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which expressions is the subjunctive used?

<p>&quot;Où que&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quand est-ce que "Il faut que" nécessite l'utilisation du subjonctif ?

<p>Toujours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dans quelle forme les verbes "penser que" et "croire que" nécessitent-ils l'utilisation du subjonctif ?

<p>Dans la forme négative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between "j'ai" and "j'aie"?

<p>&quot;J'ai&quot; and &quot;j'aie&quot; are pronounced the same in spoken French. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How important is it to know the main uses of the subjunctive?

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Pourquoi est-ce que le subjonctif est utilisé pour exprimer le doute ou l'incertitude ?

<p>Parce que le subjonctif exprime une possibilité plutôt qu'une certitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Subjunctive after 'vouloir' or 'falloir'

Used when there is a second verb with a different subject.

'Il faut que' usage

'Il faut que' always requires the subjunctive.

Infinitive vs Subjunctive

Use the infinitive when both verbs have the same subject.

Expressions using subjunctive

Phrases like 'où que' require the subjunctive.

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Negative forms of 'penser que' or 'croire que'

These verbs need the subjunctive in negative constructions.

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Importance of subjunctive uses

It's very important to know main uses of the subjunctive.

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Difference between 'j'ai' and 'j'aie'

'J'ai' and 'j'aie' sound the same but serve different purposes.

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Subjunctive for expressing doubt

The subjunctive expresses possibility rather than certainty.

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Second subject rule

The subjunctive is used when there's a second subject with a verb.

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Common triggers of subjunctive

Verbs like 'vouloir', 'espérer', and expressions of necessity trigger the subjunctive.

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Study Notes

  • The subjunctive is used after verbs like "vouloir" and "falloir" when there is a second verb with a second subject.
  • When the subject is the same for both verbs, the infinitive is used instead of the subjunctive.
  • "Il faut que" is impersonal and requires the subjunctive.
  • "Penser que" and "croire que" require the subjunctive in the negative form.
  • The subjunctive is used in expressions like "quoi que" and "où que".
  • The subjunctive is used to express doubt or uncertainty.
  • "J'ai" and "j'aie" sound the same in spoken French.
  • There are many more uses of the French subjunctive.
  • Knowing the main uses of the subjunctive can help with learning and practicing.
  • Mistakes in the subjunctive won't matter too much in spoken French.

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