1. Le subjonctif et le volonté
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2. Le subjonctif
You must use the subjunctive after an expression of volition (want/desire).
This is because although the 1st subject wants or desires something, it is uncertain whether the 2nd subject will complete the action.

3. Les expressions Préférer que Souhaiter que Désirer que Je voudrais que
J’aimerais que
Insister que
Exiger que
To prefer that
To wish that
To desire that
I would like that
To insist that
To demand that

4. Exemples I prefer that you come early . Je préfère que tu viennes tôt.
He wishes that I go now.
Il souhaite que j’aille maintenant.
My parents demand that we sweep the floor.
Mes parents exigent que nous balayions le sol.

5. THESE VERBS IN RED ARE NOT IN THE SUBJUNCTIVE
Which are subjunctive?
THESE VERBS IN RED ARE NOT IN THE SUBJUNCTIVE
I prefer that you come early .
Je préfère que tu viennes tôt.
He wishes that I go now.
Il souhaite que j’aille maintenant.
My parents demand that we sweep the floor.
Mes parents exigent que nous balyions le sol.

6. These verbs in purple are subjunctive!
Which are subjunctive?
I prefer that you come early .
Je préfère que tu viennes tôt.
He wishes that I go now.
Il souhaite que j’aille maintenant.
My parents demand that we sweep the floor.
Mes parents exigent que nous balyions le sol.
These verbs in purple are subjunctive!

7. Subjunctive always follows “que”
Rappel!
Subjunctive always follows “que”