DEVOIR Subjonctif

DEVOIR Subjonctif

DEVOIR Subjonctif

DEVOIR Subjonctif: The subjunctive mode is used to indicate a contemplated or hypothetical action, a doubt or a wish. It is the mode of the unreal. It is used with verbs expressing desire, wish, doubt, emotion and uncertainty.

In its construction, we add “que” or “qu’” before the verb to indicate the subjunctive.

 

To have to / must – Subjonctif

French English
Pouvoir Subjonctif Présent Present Subjunctive
que je doive that I have to
que tu doives that you have to (sing.)
qu’il doive that he has to
qu’elle doive that she has to
que nous devions that we have to
que vous deviez that you have to (plur.)
qu’ils doivent that they have to (masc.)
qu’elles doivent that they have to (masc.)

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DEVOIR Subjonctif

To have to /must – Subjunctive – French Circles

In addition to these common uses, the subjunctive is often triggered by specific conjunctions such as “bien que” (although) and “pour que” (so that), which emphasize the speaker’s perspective of uncertainty or intention. When learning the subjunctive, it’s crucial to practice recognizing these triggers and understanding how they shape the meaning of a sentence. This will help you better navigate more nuanced conversations in French.