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The Subjunctive Mood in French Grammar

The subjonctif (the subjunctive) is one of the French grammatical moods along with the indicative, conditional and imperative moods.

When to use the subjunctive in French

verbs and expressions of emotion

Usage Note

verbs of wish, will, order or necessity

Usage Note

verbs of doubt, uncertainty or possibility

Usage Note

certain conjunctions

Usage Note

How to conjugate the subjonctif présent

Ils StemEndings

Present Formula

Exception AlertException Note

Which verbs are irregular in the subjunctive mood?

Être

sois, soit, soyons

Avoir

aie, ait, ayons

Aller

aille, allions

Faire

fasse, fassions

Pouvoir

puisse

Savoir

sache

Vouloir

veuille

Falloir

faille

How to conjugate the subjonctif passé

Sub AuxiliaryParticipe Passe

Passe Ex

How to form the negative with the subjonctif

Negation FormulaNegation Note
Negation Ex