Looking to make some phrases using the French subjunctive and subjunctive sentence examples? The list below might be useful for you.
In a previous article, we have talked more lengthily about the French subjunctive. If you want to check that out, go here. The list on this article would serve as additional resources for you to appreciate the topic better, and make it easier for you.
You'll find that the list below is sorted according to the type of French subjunctive.
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1. French subjunctive phrases related to expressions of feelings or emotions
| adorer que | to love that |
| aimer que | to like that |
| apprécier que | to appreciate that |
| avoir honte que | to be ashamed that |
| avoir peur que | to be afraid that |
| craindre que | to fear that |
| déplorer que | to deplore that |
| détester que | to hate that |
| être content que | to be happy that |
| être désolé que | to be sorry that |
| être étonné que | to be amazed that |
| être heureux que | to be happy that |
| être surpris que | to be surprised that |
| être triste que | to be sad that |
| il est bizarre que | it is odd that |
| il est bon que | it is good that |
| il est dommage que | it is too bad that |
| il est étonnant que | it is amazing that |
| il est étrange que | it is strange that |
| il est heureux que | it is fortunate that |
| il est honteux que | it is shameful that |
| il est inutile que | it is useless that |
| il est rare que | it is rare that |
| il est regrettable que | it is regrettable that |
| il est surprenant que | it is surprising that |
| il est utile que | it is useful that |
| redouter que* | to dread that |
| regretter que | to regret that |
| se réjouir que | to be delighted that |
2. French subjunctive phrases related to expressions of will such as orders, advice or desires
| aimer mieux que | to like better / to prefer that |
| commander que | to order that |
| demander que | to ask (someone to do something) |
| désirer que | to desire that |
| donner l’ordre que | to order that |
| empêcher que | to prevent (someone from doing something) |
| éviter que | to avoid |
| exiger que | to demand that |
| il est à souhaiter que | it is to be hoped that |
| il est essentiel que | it is essential that |
| il est important que | it is important that |
| il est naturel que | it is natural that |
| il est nécessaire que | it is necessary that |
| il est normal que | it is normal that |
| il est temps que | it is time that |
| il est urgent que | it is urgent that |
| il faut que | it is necessary that |
| il vaut mieux que | it is better that |
| interdire que | to forbid that |
| s’opposer que | to oppose that |
| ordonner que | to order that |
| permettre que | to permit that |
| préférer que | to prefer that |
| proposer que | to propose that |
| recommander que | to recommend |
| souhaiter que | to wish that |
| suggérer que | to suggest that |
| tenir à ce que | to insist that |
| vouloir que | to want that |
3.French subjunctive phrases related to expressions of opinion, possibility or doubt
| accepter que | to accept |
| s’attendre à ce que | to expect |
| chercher … qui | to look for |
| détester que | to hate |
| douter que | to doubt that |
| il est convenable que | it is proper/fitting that |
| il est douteux que | it is doubtful that |
| il est faux que | it is false that |
| il est impossible que | it is impossible that |
| il est improbable que | it is improbable that |
| il est juste que | it is right/fair that |
| il est possible que | it is possible that |
| il est peu probable que | it is improbable that |
| il n’est pas certain que | it is not certain that |
| il n’est pas clair que | it is not clear that |
| il n’est pas évident que | it is not obvious that |
| il n’est pas exact que | it is not correct that |
| il n’est pas probable que | it is improbable that |
| il n’est pas sûr que | it is not certain that |
| il n’est pas vrai que | it is not true that |
| il semble que | it seems that |
| il se peut que | it may be that |
| le fait que | the fact that |
| nier que | to deny that |
| refuser que | to refuse |
| supposer que | to suppose, hypothesize |
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4. Negative or interrogatory statements that need the subjunctive
| c’est que | it’s that/because |
| connaître (quelqu’un) qui | to know (someone) that |
| croire que | to believe that |
| dire que | to say that |
| espérer que | to hope that |
| être certain que | to be certain that |
| être sûr que | to be sure that |
| il est certain que | it is certain that |
| il est clair que | it is clear/obvious that |
| il est évident que | it is obvious that |
| il est probable que | it is probable that |
| il est exact que | it is correct/true that |
| il est sûr que | it is certain that |
| il est vrai que | it is true that |
| il me (te, lui…) semble que | it seems to me (you, him…) that |
| il paraît que | it appears that |
| penser que | to think that |
| savoir que | to know that |
| trouver que | to find/think that |
| vouloir dire que | to mean that |
5. Conjunctive phrases that need the subjunctive
| Ã condition que | provided that |
| Ã moins que | unless |
| Ã supposer que | assuming that |
| afin que | so that |
| avant que | before |
| bien que | although |
| de crainte que | for fear that |
| de façon que | so that, in order that, in such a way that |
| de manière que | so that |
| de peur que | for fear that |
| de sorte que | so that |
| en admettant que | assuming that |
| en attendant que | while, until |
| encore que | even though |
| jusqu’à ce que | until |
| pour que | so that |
| pourvu que | provided that |
| quoique | even though |
| quoi que | whatever, no matter what |
| sans que | without |
If you need clarifications about this topic, do not hesitate to contact us in the comment section.
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Merci pour ce blog . J’ai peur que l’on puisse faire commentaire interessant au sujet du subjuctive. C’est difficile pour les anglophones mais il semble qu’il soit l’un plus adorables elements de la langue francaise.
Well you did manage to write a comment in french in this blog post. It is kind of funny that you think “subjunctive is adorable” most of leaners hate it. Fr: Vous avez réussi à écrire un commentaire sur cet article et je vous en félicite. C’est intéressant de voir que vous trouvez le subjonctif amusant. La plupart de mes étudiants le détestent 🙂
Merci Fréderic. Bien qu’il soit difficile , selon moi le subjunctif ait un son que me plait bien. Although difficult in my opinion the subunctive has a sound that pleases me a lot . Especially some of the ir verbs and irregular verbs, faisse, puisse, vienne, soit, etc
Je suis d’accord. Je n’aime pas tellement le subjunctif, mais j’aime des sons fasse, puisse, vienne. Il faut le subjunctif pour exprimer vos emotions.
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bonjour, avez-vous un article sur le conjugation de le subjunctif? En: sorry if my french is so poor am trying to use it more often so i get more accustomed to it please correct any mistakes i made. But i simple was wondering if you have any articles on the use of the subjunctive and its conjugations. Merci.
Yes here https://www.talkinfrench.com/5-things-need-know-french-subjunctive/ . There is a search function on the website (at least on a computer version of the website) so you can find almost anything this way. I add on a continuous basis some grammar lessons. So if there is some grammar point that you do not understand, just let me know and I will create a grammar lesson (sooner or later)
Thank you Lesley.
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J’ai appris que “croire” ne prend pas le sujonctif mais “ne pas croire” le prends. ce n’est pas ca?
No, you are correct. Did you read the title of this part “Negative or interrogatory statements that need the subjunctive”?
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puis-je copier quelques expressions sur mon cahier pour les réviser sans me connecter à l’internet?
Oui bien sûr
So the phrases above you would use them followed by the subjunctive? Or conjugate them themselves?
Thank you