VOULOIR Subjonctif

VOULOIR Subjonctif

VOULOIR Subjonctif

VOULOIR 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 want – Subjonctif

French English
Pouvoir Subjonctif Présent Present Subjunctive
que je veuille that I want
que tu veuilles that you want (sing.)
qu’il veuille that he wants
qu’elle veuille that she wants
que nous voulions that we want
que vous vouliez that you want (plur.)
qu’ils veuillent that they want (mas.)
qu’elles veuillent that they want (fem.)

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VOULOIR Subjonctif

To want – Subjunctive – Conjugation

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.