Conjonctions au Subjonctif (Subjunctive Conjunctions)

What You'll LearnIdentify the special phrases (conjunctions) that are always followed by the subjunctive verb form.Correctly use the present subjunctive after these specific phrases.Build interesting sentences to talk about purpose, conditions, and timing.Imagine you're planning a trip to the Quebec Winter Carnival with your friends. 🥳 You send them a message: "I booked the tickets pour que (so that) [poor kuh] we ayons (have) [ay-OHN] the best seats. We'll go à condition qu' (provided that) [ah kohn-dee-SYOHN kuh] it fasse (is) [fass] not too cold!" These little phrases change everything and require a special verb form: the subjunctive. Ready to master them? 🚀How You'll Use ThisWrite more detailed emails and text messages.Express conditions and 'what if' scenarios in conversation.Better...

French PhraseWhat It MeansExample in a Sentencepour que / afin que (so that / in order that) [poor kuh / ah-FAHN kuh]Expresses a purpose or intentionJe t'appelle pour que tu saches la nouvelle. (I'm calling you so that you know [sash] the news.)bien que / quoique (although / even though) [byan kuh / kwah-kuh]Shows a contrast or oppositionBien qu'il soit fatigué, il continue de travailler. (Although he is [swah] tired, he continues to work.)à condition que / pourvu que (on the condition that / provided that) [ah kohn-dee-SYOHN kuh / poor-VOO kuh]Sets a conditionTu peux prendre mon char à condition que tu sois prudent. (You can take my car on the condition that you are [swah] careful.)avant que (before) [ah-VAHN kuh]Used when one action must happen before anotherFinis tes devoirs avant que t...

Main Rule: Certain Phrases Always Require the SubjunctiveThe most important rule to remember is that the phrases listed in Step 2 introduce an action or idea that is uncertain, wished for, or hasn't happened yet. That's why they are followed by the subjunctive verb form, not the regular indicative form.Rule 1: Phrases for Purpose.The phrases pour que (so that) [poor kuh] and afin que (so that) [ah-FAHN kuh] express a goal. The verb that follows is always in the subjunctive.Example: J'économise de l'argent afin que je puisse voyager au Québec. (I am saving money so that I can [pweess] travel to Quebec.)Rule 2: Phrases for Contrast and Condition.Bien que (although) [byan kuh], quoique (although) [kwah-kuh], à condition que (on the condition that) [ah kohn-dee-SYOHN kuh], pourvu que (provided...