1. How to use the Subjunctive in French
By Mr. C

2. Present Indicative vs. Present Subjunctive
Present Indicative – Expressions of Certitude
I know that he has… a
I believe that he has… a
I am sure that he has… a
It’s certain that he has… a
It’s clear that he has… a
avoir = to have
(Je) ai
(Nous) avons
(Tu) as
(Vous)
Avez
(Il/elle/on) a
(Ils/Elles) ont

3. Present Indicative vs. Present Subjunctive
The Present Subjunctive is used to express any implied uncertidude or emotion
Wish - (I hope that he has…)
Emotion – (I am sad that he has…
Doubt – I am doubtful he has…
Denial – I don’t think he has…
Impersonal Phrases – Its nice that he has…
Necessity – Its imperative that he has…
God – Ojala - I hope (to God) that he has…

4. Difference in Conjugation
Present Indicative
Certitude
Examples
I’m sure he has…
J’en suis sure qu’il a…
French Conjugation
Present Subjunctive
Uncertitude/Emotion
Examples
It’s doubtful he has…
Il est doutable qu’il ait…
Spanish Conjugation
(Je) ai
(Nous) avons
(Tu) as
(Vous)
Avez
(Il/elle/on) a
(Ils/Elles) ont
(Je) aie
(Nous) ayons
(Tu) aies
(Vous)
ayez
(Il/Elle/on) ait
(Ellos/ellas) aient

5. Using the Verb: avoir (to have)
Present
Indicative
(3rd Sing.) a
Subjunctive
ait