Study GuideFrench I–The Subjunctive1.Forms of the Subjunctive1. What the Subjunctive ExpressesThesubjunctive moodis used to express actions that areuncertain, doubtful, emotional, desired,or hypothetical.In other words, the actionmay or may not happen.Example:•Il est possible que tu réussisses.It is possible that you succeed.The subjunctive verb is usually found in adependent clause introduced by “que” (that).Example:•Il est important que vous étudiiez.It is important that you study.2. Forming the Present SubjunctiveStep 1: Start with the third-person plural (ils/elles) form of the present tense.Example:•ilsaiment•ilsagissent•ilsrendentStep 2: Remove–entExample:Preview Mode
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