Doing it with Style: The Irregular Subjunctive of 'Faire' (Fasse)
fasse after 'que' to express wishes, needs, or feelings regarding what someone else does or makes.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The verb 'faire' becomes 'fass-' in the subjunctive mood for all persons.
- Use 'que' + subject + 'fasse' for singular forms (je, tu, il/elle/on).
- Use 'que' + 'fassions'/'fassiez' for nous/vous.
- Use 'que' + 'fassent' for plural (ils/elles).
Overview
In French, faire (to do, to make) is a foundational and highly versatile verb. Its pervasive use means understanding its various forms is essential for any learner. While its indicative conjugations are irregular but often learned early, its subjunctive form presents a unique challenge due to a significant stem change.
The subjunctive mood signals subjectivity, uncertainty, desire, emotion, or necessity, distinguishing it from the indicative mood which states facts.
Historically, the irregularity of verbs like faire in the subjunctive mood stems directly from their Latin origins. Many highly frequent French verbs preserve older, often contracted or transformed, forms from Vulgar Latin, while more regular verbs evolved through consistent phonetic changes. The fass- stem for faire (derived from Latin facere) is a direct descendant of these ancient forms, illustrating linguistic fossilization.
This historical context reveals that its deviation from predictable patterns is not arbitrary but a reflection of the language's deep evolution. For you, this means recognizing faire in the subjunctive as a special case requiring memorization, yet it is deeply integrated into the French linguistic fabric, crucial for conveying opinions, wishes, and doubts effectively.
Mastering this irregular form, such as que je fasse or que nous fassions, is critical for expressing nuanced sentiments and conditions in French. It allows you to move beyond simple factual statements towards more complex and natural communication, which is a hallmark of the B1 level and beyond. Without a solid grasp of its subjunctive, your French will lack crucial subtlety and precision when discussing subjective states.
How This Grammar Works
faire, is the presence of two distinct subjects (or at least two distinct agents) connected by the conjunction que (or qu' before a vowel).Je veux faire mes devoirs (I want to do my homework) and Je veux que tu fasses tes devoirs (I want you to do your homework). In the first sentence, je is the sole subject, and the action faire refers back to that same subject; consequently, the infinitive is used. In the second sentence, there are two different subjects (je and tu), and the main clause expresses a desire directed at the action of the second subject.fasses becomes mandatory. The subjunctive of faire enables you to express influence or an emotional reaction concerning someone else's actions. Without this distinction, your French communication would be severely limited, forcing reliance on less precise or grammatically incorrect alternatives.Il est important de faire du sport (It is important to do sport) uses the infinitive because the importance applies generally, or to an unspecified one. However, Il est important que tu fasses du sport (It is important that you do sport) mandates the subjunctive fasses because the importance is specifically directed at tu performing the action.il) is impersonal and distinct from the subject of the action in the que-clause. For example, Il faut que (it is necessary that) always introduces a subjective necessity, necessitating the subjunctive in the following clause, provided there's a distinct subject. Even if il is formally the subject of the main clause, the necessity is directed at another subject doing the action.Formation Pattern
faire involves an irregular, consistent stem: fass-. To this stem, you append the standard subjunctive endings. This consistency across all persons simplifies the initial memorization process compared to verbs with multiple irregular stems. The fass- base is a defining characteristic that sets faire apart from other irregular verbs which might exhibit more complex stem variations.
que or qu' (before a vowel or mute h). This conjunction que acts as the explicit trigger for the subjunctive mood, signaling to the listener or reader that the following verb will be in the subjunctive. For instance, que je fasse translates to that I do or that I make.
faire in the present subjunctive:
que je | fasse | fahss | The final -e is silent. |
que tu | fasses | fahss | The final -es is silent. |
qu'il/elle/on | fasse | fahss | The final -e is silent. Note the elision qu' before a vowel. |
que nous | fassions | fah-see-yohn | The i is crucial, distinguishing it from indicative nous faisons. The -ons is pronounced ohn. |
que vous | fassiez | fah-see-yay | The i is crucial, distinguishing it from indicative vous faites. The -ez is pronounced ay. |
qu'ils/elles | fassent | fahss | The final -ent is silent. Pronounced identically to je/tu/il/elle/on forms. |
je, tu, il/elle/on, and ils/elles forms (fasse, fasses, fassent) are all pronounced identically (fahss), with the final -s or -ent being silent. This means that while written distinctly, the singular and third-person plural forms of fasse sound the same in spoken French. You must rely on context to differentiate them. The nous (fassions) and vous (fassiez) forms are unique due to the insertion of the i before the -ons and -ez endings, respectively. This i is critical; it clearly distinguishes these subjunctive forms from their present indicative counterparts (nous faisons, vous faites), both in spelling and pronunciation, and it is a common phonetic marker for the subjunctive in the first and second person plural of many irregular verbs. For example, Il faut que nous fassions attention (We must pay attention) unequivocally uses the subjunctive, marked by the distinct i in fassions.
When To Use It
faire is employed in specific grammatical contexts, primarily triggered by expressions of necessity, will, emotion, doubt, or certain conjunctions. Each scenario implies a subjective stance by the speaker, rather than a statement of objective fact. Understanding these triggers is essential for correctly applying fasse and its conjugations in your B1 French.- 1Expressions of Necessity or Obligation: When the main clause conveys that something is necessary, important, or required, the subordinate clause typically takes the subjunctive. This is one of the most frequent uses of
fassein everyday French, often with an impersonal subject.
- Trigger phrases:
il faut que(it is necessary that),il est nécessaire que(it is necessary that),il est important que(it is important that),il est essentiel que(it is essential that). - Reason: These phrases introduce a requirement or obligation that is not presented as an objective fact, but rather a desired or imposed state. The speaker's subjective assessment of necessity is paramount.
- Examples:
Il faut que tu fasses tes exercices.(You must do your exercises.) This conveys a strong obligation.il fautimposes a requirement on the subjecttutofairethe exercises.Il est essentiel que l'équipe fasse un effort collectif.(It is essential that the team makes a collective effort.) Here, the essential nature of the action requires the subjunctivefasseforl'équipe.
- 1Expressions of Will, Desire, or Command: Verbs expressing a speaker's wish, preference, or an indirect command towards another subject's action necessitate the subjunctive.
- Trigger phrases:
vouloir que(to want that),souhaiter que(to wish that),ordonner que(to order that),demander que(to ask that),préférer que(to prefer that). - Reason: The speaker is expressing a desire or influence over an action that hasn't happened or is not certain. It's a subjective intention, not a statement of fact.
- Examples:
Je veux que vous fassiez attention.(I want you to pay attention.) The speaker's desire is directed at the action ofvous.Il souhaite que nous fassions une proposition.(He wishes that we make a proposal.) The subjectilexpresses a desire for the action ofnous.
- 1Expressions of Emotion or Judgment: When the main clause conveys an emotional reaction or a subjective judgment about the action in the subordinate clause, the subjunctive is used.
- Trigger phrases:
être content que(to be happy that),être triste que(to be sad that),être surpris que(to be surprised that),regretter que(to regret that),il est dommage que(it's a pity that),il est incroyable que(it's incredible that). - Reason: Emotions and judgments are inherently subjective reactions to a situation or action. The action itself might be factual, but the speaker's emotional response is not.
- Examples:
Je suis ravi que tu fasses des progrès.(I am delighted that you are making progress.) The emotion of beingravitriggers the subjunctivefassesregardingtu's action.Il est dommage qu'elle ne fasse pas plus d'efforts.(It's a pity that she isn't making more effort.) The judgmentil est dommagerequiresfasse.
- 1Expressions of Doubt, Uncertainty, or Possibility: Verbs or phrases that cast doubt on the reality of an action, or suggest mere possibility, typically trigger the subjunctive. Conversely, expressions of certainty (like
je pense que,je crois quein the affirmative) usually take the indicative.
- Trigger phrases:
douter que(to doubt that),il est possible que(it is possible that),il est peu probable que(it is unlikely that),il n'est pas certain que(it is not certain that). - Reason: These phrases explicitly convey a lack of certainty, making the action in the subordinate clause hypothetical or uncertain from the speaker's perspective. It's the opposite of stating a known fact.
- Examples:
Je doute qu'il fasse beau demain.(I doubt it will be nice tomorrow.) The doubt expressed bydoutermakes the state offaire beauuncertain.Il est possible que nous fassions une erreur.(It is possible that we are making a mistake.) The possibility rather than certainty triggersfassions.
- 1Certain Conjunctions and Subordinating Phrases: A specific set of conjunctions always requires the subjunctive in the clause that follows them, regardless of the meaning of the verb. These conjunctions inherently introduce an element of purpose, condition, or concession that necessitates a subjective mood.
- Common conjunctions:
avant que(before),afin que/pour que(so that),bien que/quoique(although),sans que(without),à condition que(on condition that),à moins que(unless). - Reason: These conjunctions introduce circumstances that are either hypothetical, desired, or represent a condition under which the action of the main clause occurs. The action is not presented as a factual outcome yet.
- Examples:
Fais-le pour que je fasse le reste.(Do it so that I do the rest.) The purpose (pour que) demandsfasse.Bien qu'il fasse de son mieux, ce n'est pas suffisant.(Although he does his best, it's not enough.) The concession (bien que) triggersfasse.
Common Mistakes
faire. These errors typically stem from over-generalizing regular verb patterns, confusion with indicative forms, or misapplying the fundamental two-subject rule. Recognizing these common mistakes and understanding their underlying reasons is paramount for achieving accuracy at the B1 level and progressing beyond.- 1Using the Indicative
fais/fait/fontinstead offasse/fassent: This is arguably the most frequent error. Accustomed to indicative present forms liketu fais(you do) oril fait(he does), you might mistakenly use them in subjunctive contexts. For example, sayingIl faut que tu fais tes devoirsis grammatically incorrect. The presence ofil faut queexplicitly demands the subjunctive. The correct form isIl faut que tu fasses tes devoirs.(You must do your homework.) This mistake indicates a failure to recognize the mandatory mood shift triggered by the main clause.
- 1Omitting the
iinnous fassionsandvous fassiez: Another common mistake is to conjugatenousandvousasnous fassonsandvous fassez. These incorrect forms are often influenced by the indicativenous faisonsandvous faitesand do not exist in the subjunctive. Theiinfassionsandfassiezis a distinctive characteristic of these plural subjunctive forms, both orthographically and phonetically. Without it, you are either using a non-existent form or conflating it with the indicative. For example,Nous exigeons que vous fassiez un effort(We demand that you make an effort) is correct, while...que vous fassez un effortis a common error that sounds notably ungrammatical to native speakers.
- 1Applying the Subjunctive with a Single Subject: The rule of two distinct subjects is fundamental to most subjunctive uses. A common mistake is to use the subjunctive when the action in the subordinate clause refers back to the same subject as the main clause. For example,
Je veux que je fasse une pause(I want that I make a break) is incorrect. If the subject of the desire (je) is also the subject of the action (faire une pause), the infinitive is used:Je veux faire une pause(I want to make a break). The subjunctive is specifically for influencing or reacting to another person's or entity's actions. Always check if the main and subordinate clause subjects are different.
- 1Phonetic Confusion Between
fasse(singular) andfassent(plural): In spoken French,que je fasse,que tu fasses,qu'il fasse, andqu'ils fassentare all pronounced identically (fahss). This can lead to confusion in writing if you rely solely on auditory input. Always remember thatfassent(with the silent-ent) is the correct written form for the third-person plural, even though its pronunciation merges with the singular forms. Context, specifically the subject pronoun (ils/elles), will always clarify which form is intended in writing. Practice writing these forms correctly to overcome this.
- 1Confusing
fairewith other irregular subjunctives: Whilefaireusesfass-, other common irregular verbs have entirely different subjunctive stems (e.g.,aller->aill-,avoir->ai-,être->soi-,savoir->sach-). Misapplying thefass-stem to these other verbs (e.g.,que tu sachasses) is an error. Each irregular verb's subjunctive stem must be learned individually, although the endings remain largely consistent across most verbs. For example,Il est important que tu saches la vérité(It is important that you know the truth) usessaches, notfasses.
Real Conversations
The subjunctive of faire, particularly the fass- stem, is not confined to formal writing; it is a vital part of contemporary spoken and written French. Its presence enriches communication by allowing speakers to convey subtlety and influence across various registers. Here are examples illustrating its use in modern, real-world scenarios:
- Texting/Instant Messaging (Informal):
- Il faut absolument que tu fasses attention à l'heure, on est en retard ! (You absolutely have to pay attention to the time, we're late!) – Expressing urgent necessity.
- Je veux que tu fasses comme ça pour le gâteau, c'est ma recette. (I want you to do it like this for the cake, it's my recipe.) – Expressing a personal desire/instruction.
- C'est important qu'on fasse le tri avant de partir. (It's important that we sort things out before leaving.) – Emphasizing collective importance.
- Cultural insight: In very informal, rapid-fire texting, native speakers might occasionally omit que for brevity (e.g., Faut tu fasses attention), but this is non-standard and should generally be avoided by learners at the B1 level to maintain grammatical correctness.
- Work Email/Professional Context (Semi-formal to Formal):
- Je demande que vous fassiez un compte rendu détaillé avant la fin de la semaine. (I request that you make a detailed report before the end of the week.) – A polite, yet firm, request or demand.
- Il est nécessaire que chaque membre de l'équipe fasse sa part. (It is necessary that each team member does their part.) – Stating a collective requirement.
- Nous souhaiterions que la direction fasse une annonce concernant les nouvelles directives. (We would like management to make an announcement regarding the new directives.) – Expressing a formal wish or expectation.
- Observation: In professional settings, the subjunctive often lends a tone of respectful demand, formal expectation, or a nuanced suggestion, rather than an abrupt imperative. It softens directness while maintaining clarity of intent.
- Social Media/Online Forums (Mixed formality):
- (Caption for a DIY project): Pour que ma table basse fasse plus moderne, j'ai ajouté ces pieds. (So that my coffee table looks more modern, I added these legs.) – Expressing purpose/desired outcome.
- (Comment on a news article): Je doute que le gouvernement fasse marche arrière sur cette décision. (I doubt the government will backtrack on this decision.) – Expressing doubt or uncertainty.
- (In a group chat discussing plans): Il faut qu'on fasse un effort pour se voir plus souvent. (We need to make an effort to see each other more often.) – Expressing a shared necessity or resolution.
These examples demonstrate how fasse is naturally integrated into various registers, showing that it is far from an archaic or purely academic construction. Its utility in expressing nuanced intentions, purposes, and reactions makes it indispensable for fluent French communication at the intermediate level and beyond.
Quick FAQ
- Is
fassefrequently used in spoken French?
faire is particularly common with impersonal expressions like il faut que (it is necessary that) and verbs of will or emotion. You will hear and use it constantly in everyday conversations, far from being an overly formal construction.Il faut que tu fasses attention ! (You must pay attention!) is a very common spoken phrase, as are expressions of desire like Je veux que tu fasses ça.- Should I use the subjunctive after
Je pense queorJe crois que?
Je pense que (I think that) and Je crois que (I believe that) typically express certainty or belief on the part of the speaker, and thus they are usually followed by the indicative mood. Example: Je pense qu'il fait beau (I think it is nice weather).Je ne pense pas que, Je ne crois pas que) or interrogative forms, they then express doubt or uncertainty, which triggers the subjunctive: Je ne pense pas qu'il fasse beau demain (I don't think it will be nice tomorrow). The negative formulation explicitly introduces doubt, demanding the subjunctive.- Why is
faireirregular in the subjunctive, and how does this compare to other irregular verbs?
faire in the subjunctive (using the fass- stem) is a direct remnant of its historical linguistic evolution from Latin. Many highly frequent verbs in French, like faire, aller, avoir, être, savoir, vouloir, and pouvoir, retain irregular subjunctive stems due to their ancient origins and constant usage. While the specific stems (fass-, aill-, ai-, soi-, sach-, veuill-, puiss- respectively) are unique for each, the endings for the present subjunctive are largely consistent across all verbs for the je, tu, il/elle/on, and ils/elles forms (-e, -es, -e, -ent).nous and vous forms often insert an i (-ions, -iez), as seen in fassions and fassiez, making them distinct from the indicative. This pattern of irregular stems + mostly regular endings is typical for many highly-used verbs in French subjunctive.- What is the difference between
Fais !(Imperative) andIl faut que tu fasses...(Subjunctive)?
Fais ! - Do!) is a direct command given to a second-person subject, often used in informal contexts. It's a clear, straightforward instruction. The subjunctive construction, such as Il faut que tu fasses..., expresses a necessity or desire originating from the main clause.que clause and a distinct subject. The imperative states a command; the subjunctive conveys the mood (desire, necessity, etc.) surrounding an action, often external to the immediate direct address.- Are there any specific liaison rules to remember with
fasse?
qu'il or qu'elle, the e of que is elided. If que is followed by a vowel-starting subject, like on, it becomes qu'on.qu'il fasse, there's no liaison between il and fasse as fasse starts with a consonant. However, if a word following fassent begins with a vowel or mute h, a liaison would occur. For instance, qu'ils fassent un effort would involve the silent s of fassent being pronounced as a z sound, linking fassent and un (fass-z-un).fassent often ends a clause, but it's grammatically correct.- How does the B1 CEFR level relate to mastering the subjunctive of
faire?
faire is a cornerstone for achieving this, enabling you to articulate personal perspectives and influence others' actions. While perfect mastery might still be a goal, consistently and correctly using fasse in common trigger contexts (like il faut que, je veux que) is a strong indicator of reaching this intermediate level, allowing for more natural and less robotic communication.Subjunctive Conjugation of 'Faire'
| Person | Stem | Ending | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Je
|
fass-
|
-e
|
fasse
|
|
Tu
|
fass-
|
-es
|
fasses
|
|
Il/Elle
|
fass-
|
-e
|
fasse
|
|
Nous
|
fass-
|
-ions
|
fassions
|
|
Vous
|
fass-
|
-iez
|
fassiez
|
|
Ils/Elles
|
fass-
|
-ent
|
fassent
|
Meanings
The subjunctive form of 'faire' is used to express necessity, doubt, or emotion regarding an action performed by someone.
Necessity
Expressing that something must be done.
“Il faut que tu fasses attention.”
“Il est nécessaire qu'il fasse beau.”
Doubt/Emotion
Expressing feelings about an action.
“Je doute qu'elle fasse ce choix.”
“Je suis content qu'ils fassent ce voyage.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Il faut que + [subj]
|
Il faut que je fasse ça.
|
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Negative
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Il ne faut pas que + [subj]
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Il ne faut pas que tu fasses ça.
|
|
Question
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Est-il nécessaire que + [subj]?
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Est-il nécessaire qu'il fasse ça?
|
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Short Answer
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Que je fasse...
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Oui, il faut que je le fasse.
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Conjunction
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Bien que + [subj]
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Bien qu'il fasse froid.
|
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Desire
|
Je veux que + [subj]
|
Je veux qu'ils fassent un effort.
|
Formality Spectrum
Il est impératif que vous fassiez cela. (Instruction)
Il faut que vous fassiez ça. (Instruction)
Il faut que tu fasses ça. (Instruction)
Faut que tu fasses ça. (Instruction)
Subjunctive Triggers for 'Faire'
Necessity
- Il faut que It is necessary that
Emotion
- Je suis content que I am happy that
Doubt
- Je doute que I doubt that
Examples by Level
Il faut que je fasse ça.
I must do that.
Il faut que tu fasses attention.
You must pay attention.
Il faut qu'il fasse beau.
It must be nice weather.
Il faut que nous fassions les courses.
We must do the grocery shopping.
Je veux qu'elle fasse ses devoirs.
I want her to do her homework.
Il est important que vous fassiez un effort.
It is important that you make an effort.
Je ne pense pas qu'ils fassent ça.
I don't think they are doing that.
Il faut que je fasse un choix.
I must make a choice.
Bien qu'il fasse froid, nous sortons.
Although it is cold, we are going out.
Je doute qu'il fasse ce travail correctement.
I doubt he is doing this work correctly.
Pour que vous fassiez des progrès, travaillez.
So that you make progress, work.
Il est dommage qu'ils fassent une erreur.
It is a pity that they are making a mistake.
Il est impératif que le gouvernement fasse une réforme.
It is imperative that the government makes a reform.
Je crains qu'elle ne fasse pas le nécessaire.
I fear she might not do what is necessary.
Il faut que nous fassions en sorte que tout soit prêt.
We must ensure that everything is ready.
Quoi qu'il fasse, il réussira.
Whatever he does, he will succeed.
Il est souhaitable que chacun fasse preuve de patience.
It is desirable that everyone shows patience.
Il est peu probable qu'ils fassent marche arrière.
It is unlikely that they will turn back.
Il exige que nous fassions un rapport détaillé.
He demands that we make a detailed report.
Il est essentiel que vous fassiez abstraction de ces détails.
It is essential that you disregard these details.
Il convient qu'il fasse amende honorable.
It is fitting that he makes amends.
Il se peut qu'il fasse fi de ces recommandations.
It is possible that he ignores these recommendations.
Il est impérieux que nous fassions front commun.
It is imperative that we present a united front.
Il est surprenant qu'ils fassent montre d'une telle audace.
It is surprising that they show such audacity.
Easily Confused
Both use 'fass-' or 'fais-' stems that sound similar.
Learners often use the indicative 'fait' instead of 'fasse'.
Using the present stem 'fais-' in the subjunctive.
Common Mistakes
Il faut que je fais.
Il faut que je fasse.
Il faut que je faisse.
Il faut que je fasse.
Il faut que je fait.
Il faut que je fasse.
Il faut que je faisse.
Il faut que je fasse.
Je veux qu'il fait.
Je veux qu'il fasse.
Il faut que nous faisions.
Il faut que nous fassions.
Il faut que vous faisiez.
Il faut que vous fassiez.
Bien qu'il fait beau.
Bien qu'il fasse beau.
Je doute qu'il fait ça.
Je doute qu'il fasse ça.
Il faut que ils fassent.
Il faut qu'ils fassent.
Il est possible qu'il fait.
Il est possible qu'il fasse.
Il exige qu'il fait.
Il exige qu'il fasse.
Il faut que je fasse le nécessaire.
Il faut que je fasse le nécessaire.
Sentence Patterns
Il faut que je ___ mes devoirs.
Je doute qu'il ___ ça correctement.
Il est nécessaire que nous ___ un effort.
Bien qu'ils ___ des erreurs, ils apprennent.
Real World Usage
Il faut que tu fasses ça vite!
Je souhaite que vous fassiez partie de l'équipe.
Il faut que je fasse ma valise.
Il faut que le livreur fasse attention.
Il faut que tout le monde fasse un effort.
Il est essentiel que l'auteur fasse une analyse.
The 'fass-' rule
Don't use 'fais-'
Listen for 'que'
Formal vs Informal
Smart Tips
Immediately think of the subjunctive 'fasse'.
Always use the subjunctive.
Doubt triggers the subjunctive.
Desire triggers the subjunctive.
Pronunciation
Double 's'
The 'ss' is pronounced as a sharp 's' sound.
Requirement
Il faut que tu fasses ça ↑
Rising intonation for emphasis.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Fasse is like a 'fast' car; it speeds through the subjunctive.
Visual Association
Imagine a chef named 'Fasse' who is always in a hurry, throwing ingredients into a pot.
Rhyme
Pour le subjonctif, n'aie pas peur, utilise 'fasse' avec bonheur.
Story
Once, a boy named Fasse had to do everything. His teacher said, 'Il faut que tu fasses tes devoirs.' Fasse did them. Then his mom said, 'Il faut que tu fasses la vaisselle.' Fasse did that too. Now, whenever you need to say 'must do', just call Fasse.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences using 'Il faut que je fasse...' about your day.
Cultural Notes
Used frequently in formal and informal settings.
Similar usage, but sometimes 'fais' is heard in very colloquial speech.
Standard French usage applies in formal education.
Derived from the Latin 'facere'.
Conversation Starters
Que faut-il que tu fasses aujourd'hui?
Doutes-tu qu'il fasse beau demain?
Que souhaites-tu que ton ami fasse pour toi?
Est-il important que le gouvernement fasse des réformes?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Il faut que je ___ mes devoirs.
Je veux qu'il ___ un effort.
Find and fix the mistake:
Il faut que nous faisions ça.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
It is necessary that he does it.
Answer starts with: a...
Il faut que vous ___.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Bien qu'ils ___ des erreurs...
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesIl faut que je ___ mes devoirs.
Je veux qu'il ___ un effort.
Find and fix the mistake:
Il faut que nous faisions ça.
que / fasse / Il / je / faut
It is necessary that he does it.
Il faut que vous ___.
Je -> ?, Nous -> ?
Bien qu'ils ___ des erreurs...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesJe préfère que vous ___ le ménage maintenant.
Il faut que je fais une réservation sur l'appli.
que / fasse / Il faut / il / du sport
I want them to make a cake.
Bien que nous ___ des erreurs, nous apprenons.
Match the following:
Il est dommage qu'elle ne ___ pas de yoga.
Je ne pense pas qu'on fassons ça.
Which phrase requires 'fasse'?
It is necessary that I do it.
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
Yes, whenever the subjunctive is required by the preceding verb or conjunction.
No, 'fais' is indicative. Using it in the subjunctive is a major error.
Look for triggers like 'il faut que', 'je veux que', or 'bien que'.
They sound similar, but 'fassions' is subjunctive and 'faisions' is imparfait.
It is a historical remnant from Latin.
Yes, especially with 'il faut que'.
It is standard French, used in all registers.
Remember the double 's'.
Scaffolded Practice
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2
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
haga
Spanish uses 'haga', French uses 'fasse'.
tue
German does not have a direct equivalent for the mandatory subjunctive 'fasse'.
suru (subjunctive-like)
Japanese lacks a formal subjunctive mood.
ya'mal
Arabic morphology is root-based.
zuò
Chinese has no verb conjugation.
do
English subjunctive is often identical to the infinitive.
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