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Subjonctif - French Subjunctive

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Translate the following into French. Think carefully about whether each sentence needs the subjunctive. If you need help, you can review Part I (forms of regular verbs), Part II (forms of irregular verbs), or Part III (usage).

1. I want you (vous) to do it.
2. She thinks we are crazy.
3. It is important for them to study.
4. Are you (tu) happy that we are here?
5. It's too bad that he's sick.
6. They'll leave after I finish my homework.
7. We work so that you (vous) can eat.
8. It's doubtful that they love each other.
9. I suggest that you (tu) obtain a job.
10. It may be that she isn't coming.
11. You (vous) are leaving because I am here?
12. Whatever we do, we are happy.
13. Wait so that I can follow you (vous).
14. They are going to leave before you (tu) choose.
15. Does she think that is funny?
16. I'm looking for someone who wants to help us.
17. That is the prettiest skirt that I have.
18. It is necessary that you (vous) decide.
19. Are you sure that he needs to eat?
20. Is there anyone going to the conference?

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1. Je veux que vous le fassiez.
2. Elle pense que nous sommes fous.
3. Il est important qu'ils étudient.
4. Es-tu content / heureux que nous soyons ici ?
5. Il est dommage qu'il soit malade.
6. Ils vont partir après que je finirai mes devoirs.
7. Nous travaillons pour que / afin que vous puissiez manger.
8. Il est douteux qu'ils s'aiment.
9. Je suggère que tu obtiennes un emploi.
10. Il se peut qu'elle ne vienne pas.
11. Partez-vous parce que je suis ici ?
12. Quoi que nous fassions, nous sommes heureux.
13. Attendez pour que / afin que je puisse vous suivre.
14. Ils vont partir avant que tu ne choisisses.
15. Pense-t-elle que ce soit amusant ?
16. Je cherche quelqu'un qui veuille nous aider.
17. C'est la plus belle jupe que j'aie.
18. Il faut / Il est nécessaire que vous décidiez.
19. Es-tu sûr qu'il doive manger ?
20. Y a-t-il quelqu'un qui aille à la conférence?

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