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