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Usage of the Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is used to express subjectivity, as opposed to objectivity.
UseExampleEnglishWills, wishes, or adviceIl faut que nous parlions.It is necessary that we speak.Emotions regarding somethingNous sommes tristes que vous ne reussissiez à l'examen.We are sad that you did not pass the test.Doubts, opinions, or probabilitiesIl est impossible que je sois incorrect.It is impossible that I am wrong.Commands or wishes in the third personQue Dieu nous bénisse.May God bless us.
The subjunctive usually appears with que, which means that.
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