The subjunctive mood is an important part of French grammar. It helps show feelings like doubt, wish, or imaginary situations.

This is different from the indicative mood, which just states facts.

With the subjunctive, you're adding a sense of uncertainty or emotion to your sentences.

How to Form the Subjunctive

To create the subjunctive form, you start with the third-person plural form of a verb in the present tense. Then, you drop the -ent ending and add new endings.

Here are the endings you can use:

• -e
• -es
• -e
• -ions
• -iez
• -ent

For example, with the verb parler (to speak), it would be:

• Qu’il parle (that he speaks)
• Que nous parlions (that we speak)

When to Use the Subjunctive

You will usually use the subjunctive in sentences like these:

• Expressions of desire: "Je souhaite qu'il vienne." (I wish that he comes.)
• Doubt or uncertainty: "Il est possible qu’elle ait raison." (It’s possible that she is right.)
• Emotional responses: "Je suis heureux qu’ils soient là." (I am happy that they are here.)

Using the subjunctive helps you express deeper feelings and intentions. It makes your French sound more refined and expressive!