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Le subjonctif présent

Le subjonctif présent. The subjonctif présent exprime généralement un fait souhaité non achevé dans le présent . L’emploi du subjonctif présent emprimant une émotion , un désir , un ordre , ou une permission. Okay, so what does this mean?.

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Le subjonctif présent

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  1. Le subjonctifprésent The subjonctifprésentexprimegénéralement un fait souhaité non achevédans le présent. L’emploi du subjonctifprésentemprimantuneémotion, un désir, un ordre, ouune permission.

  2. Okay, so what does this mean? The subjunctive mood is used to express actions or ideas which are subjective or otherwise uncertain: will/wanting, emotion, doubt, possibility, necessity, and judgment. The thing to remember is the subjunctive = subjectivity, unreality.

  3. NOTE: There is no future subjunctive. Even if the action is to happen in the future, the present subjunctive is used. However, there is a past subjunctive. http://french.about.com/od/grammar/ss/subjunctive.htm

  4. Remember: Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

  5. Examples that express:an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire ilfautque   it is necessary that (order / advice) souhaiterque   to wish that (a desire) il est important queitis important that(advice / need)

  6. Examples that express: fear, happiness, anger, regret, and surprise être content que   to be happy that (happiness) il est regrettable queitis regrettable that(regret) il est étonnant queitisamazingthat(surprise)

  7. Here are some examples: • Il est étonnant que tout le monde se croise les bras. • Il faut que tu manges quelque chose. • Je suis content que tu sois venu. • Je souhaite que mon rêve devienne réalité. • Il est regrettable que tu n'aies pas commencé plus tôt. • Il est important que vous joigniez votre photo. What are the underlined words?

  8. What are the infinitive forms of these verbs? (à l’infinitif) • se croise • manges • sois • devienne • n'aiespas commencé • joigniez

  9. Here are the English translations: a) It is regrettable that you didn’t start earlier. b) It is important that you attach your photo. c) You must eat something. d) I’m glad you’ve come. e) It is remarkable that nothing has been done there yet. f) I wish my dream would come true. Match the French sentences with their English equivalents

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