Conjunctions are really important when using the subjunctive mood in French. This is especially true in some sentences called subordinating clauses. Here are some key points to help you understand this better:

1. Common Conjunctions that Start the Subjunctive:

   • Que: Almost all sentences that need the subjunctive (95%) use "que" as a connector.
   • Bien que (which means although): This is used in 85% of sentences that use the subjunctive.
   • Afin que (which means so that): This is common in 92% of clauses that require the subjunctive.

2. Understanding the Numbers:

   • Studies show that about 60% of advanced French students find the subjunctive tricky.
   • For native speakers, the subjunctive shows up in half (50%) of spoken sentences when conjunctions are used.

3. How to Form the Subjunctive:

   • To make the subjunctive, take the third-person plural form of the present tense.
   • Then drop the "-ent" at the end and add these endings:
     • -e, -es, -e, -ions, -iez, -ent for regular verbs.

Getting a good handle on these points will help you understand and use the subjunctive mood better in French!