Verbes d'Émotion (Emotion Verbs)

Learning ObjectivesIdentify verbs that express an emotion, doubt, or desire.Correctly conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present subjunctive.Use the subjunctive after a verb of emotion when the subjects of the two clauses are different.Know when to use the subjunctive and when to use the infinitive after a verb of emotion.Imagine your friend just won a big hockey game. 🏒 You want to tell them you're happy for them. How do you say that correctly in French? Or imagine you're afraid your little brother might be sick. 🤒 This lesson will teach you how to build these sentences perfectly using the subjunctive mood.Real-World ApplicationsSharing your feelings about what your friends or family are doing.Expressing your hopes, fears, or regrets in a conversation or email.Better understan...

French ExpressionWhat it MeansExampleêtre content(e) que (to be happy that) [EHT-ruh kohn-TAWN(t) kuh]Used to express joy or happiness about a situation.Je suis content que tu viennes à ma fête. (I am happy that you are coming to my party.) 🎉être triste que (to be sad that) [EHT-ruh TREEST kuh]Used to express sadness or sorrow.Il est triste que son ami déménage. (He is sad that his friend is moving.)avoir peur que (to be afraid that) [ah-VWAR PUR kuh]Used to express fear or worry.J'ai peur que nous soyons en retard. (I'm afraid that we will be late.)craindre que (to fear that) [KRAN-druh kuh]A more formal way to say 'to be afraid that'.Elle craint que l'examen ne soit difficile. (She fears that the exam will be difficult.)regretter que (to regret that) [ruh-gret-TAY kuh]Used to express re...

Rule 1: The Subjunctive After Verbs of EmotionRule: When a verb or expression in the main clause shows a feeling (joy, sadness, fear, regret, surprise, doubt), the verb in the second clause (the one that starts with 'que') must be in the subjunctive. Structure: Subject 1 + Emotion Verb + que (that) [kuh] + Subject 2 + Verb in Subjunctive.Example: Je suis content que tu sois là. (I am happy that you are here.) (Subject 1 = Je (I) [zhuh], Subject 2 = tu (you) [too])Rule 2: The Infinitive When the Subject is the SameRule: If the subject of the main clause and the second clause is the same person, you don't use the subjunctive. Instead, you use the preposition 'de' followed by a verb in the infinitive form.Structure: Subject 1 + Emotion Verb + de (to/of) [duh] + Verb in Infinitive.Example: J'a...