PRENDRE Subjonctif

Prendre subjonctif présent - Conjugation

PRENDRE Subjonctif

PRENDRE Subjonctif: The subjunctive mode is used to indicate a contemplated or hypothetical action, a doubt or a wish. It is the mode of the unreal. It is used with verbs expressing desire, wish, doubt, emotion and uncertainty.

In its construction, we add “que” or “qu’” before the verb to indicate the subjunctive.

To take – Subjonctif

French English
Pouvoir Subjonctif Présent Present Subjunctive
que je prenne that I take
que tu prennes that you take (sing.)
qu’il prenne that he takes
qu’elle prenne that she takes
que nous prenions that we take
que vous preniez that you take (plur.)
qu’ils prennent that they take (masc.)
qu’elles prennent that they take (fem.)

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Prendre subjonctif présent - Conjugation

To take – Subjunctive

In addition to these common uses, the subjunctive is often triggered by specific conjunctions such as “bien que” (although) and “pour que” (so that), which emphasize the speaker’s perspective of uncertainty or intention. When learning the subjunctive, it’s crucial to practice recognizing these triggers and understanding how they shape the meaning of a sentence. This will help you better navigate more nuanced conversations in French.