Subjunctive - Subjonctif - French Grammar + Pronunciation Glossary

Definition: The subjunctive is a simple French verb mood which indicates actions that are subjective. It is nearly always found in dependent clauses introduced by que.

Examples:

Je veux que Luc le voie.
I want Luc to see it.

C'est dommage qu'il ne vienne pas.
It's too bad that he's not coming.

Misspellings: sobjonctif, subjunctif, subjonctif, subjonctive

Related lessons: Subjunctive - Verb timeline

Related terms: dependent clause - mood