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Use the subjunctive with verbs and expressions of will and emotion. Verbs and expressions of will are often used when someone wants to influence the actions of other people. Verbs and expressions of emotion express someone’s feelings or attitude.

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When the main clause contains an expression of will or emotion and the subordinate clause has a different subject, the subjunctive is required.

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Here are some verbs and expressions of will commonly followed by the subjunctive.

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These are some verbs and expressions of emotion followed by the subjunctive.

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In English, the word that introducing the subordinate clause may be omitted. In French, never omit que between the two clauses.

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If the subject doesn’t change, use the infinitive with expressions of will and emotion. In the case of avoir peur, regretter, and expressions with être, add de before the infinitive.

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Some verbs have irregular subjunctive forms.

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Essayez! Indiquez les formes correctes du présent du subjonctif des verbes.

1. que je (finir) ___________

2. qu’il (faire) ___________

3. que vous (être) ___________

4. que leur enfant (avoir) ___________

5. que nous (prendre) ___________

6. que nous (faire) ___________

7. qu’ils (avoir) ___________

8. que tu (attendre) ___________

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