French Wishes: The Irregular Subjunctive of 'Vouloir' (vouille)
veuille when expressing desires or needs after 'que' to sound natural and emotionally expressive in French.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The verb 'vouloir' uses a special stem 'veuill-' for the subjunctive, except for 'nous' and 'vous'.
- Use 'veuill-' for je, tu, il/elle, and ils/elles: 'que je veuille'.
- Use the indicative stem 'voul-' for nous and vous: 'que nous voulions'.
- Always follow expressions of desire or necessity: 'Il faut que je veuille'.
Overview
The French subjunctive mood (le subjonctif) is not a tense that indicates when an action occurs, but rather a mood that expresses the speaker's subjective attitude towards an action or state. It conveys desires, wishes, emotions, doubts, possibilities, obligations, or judgments. This stands in direct contrast to the indicative mood (l'indicatif), which communicates facts and certainties.
The verb vouloir (to want) is particularly crucial for B1 learners because it frequently acts as a trigger verb for the subjunctive, meaning its use often requires the subsequent verb to be in the subjunctive mood. Furthermore, vouloir itself exhibits highly irregular forms when conjugated in the subjunctive, making it a vital study point for achieving expressive and idiomatic French. Mastering vouloir in the subjunctive enables you to move beyond simple statements and convey nuanced intentions and emotional investments.
You'll employ it when your will or desire directly influences another subject's actions, or when expressing the requirement of a desire from someone else. This grammatical construction highlights a fundamental linguistic distinction in French: the separation of objective reality from subjective perception or influence.
This rule focuses specifically on vouloir when it is conjugated in the subjunctive mood itself, and not solely when it acts as a trigger. While vouloir que (I want that...) reliably triggers the subjunctive in the following clause, understanding how vouloir becomes subjunctive is essential. Its irregularity stems from its high frequency in everyday language and historical phonetic shifts, which have made it resistant to regularization over centuries.
For instance, Il faut que je veuille étudier (It is necessary that I want to study) demonstrates vouloir in the subjunctive, triggered by il faut que. This contrasts with Je veux que tu étudies (I want you to study), where vouloir is in the indicative, triggering the subjunctive étudies. This dual role of vouloir is a cornerstone of B1 French subjunctive mastery.
How This Grammar Works
que (that). The primary condition for activating the subjunctive is the presence of two distinct subjects within the sentence: one for the main clause and another for the subordinate clause. The main clause articulates the speaker's subjective stance—a desire, emotion, doubt, or judgment—while the subordinate clause describes the action or state that is the object of this stance.vouloir as a trigger, the fundamental structure is: [Subject 1] + [Trigger Verb (e.g., vouloir in the indicative)] + que + [Subject 2] + [Verb in Subjunctive]. For example, in Je veux que tu fasses attention (I want you to pay attention), je is Subject 1, veux is the indicative trigger, and tu is Subject 2 performing the subjunctive action fasses. The que acts as an indispensable grammatical bridge, explicitly signaling that the following clause presents a subjective reality, not an objective fact.Je veux faire attention (I want to pay attention) avoids the subjunctive entirely. This rule of differing subjects is critical; Je veux partir (I want to leave) uses an infinitive because je wants and je leaves. However, Je veux que tu partes (I want you to leave) demands the subjunctive because tu is the subject of partir, and your desire (je veux) impacts their potential, yet unrealized, action.vouloir can also be the verb conjugated in the subjunctive itself. This occurs after other subjunctive triggers when the desired action is 'to want.' For instance, Il faut que je veuille étudier (It is necessary that I want to study). Here, il faut que triggers the subjunctive for vouloir.Bien qu'il veuille t'aider, il ne peut pas (Although he wants to help you, he cannot). Here, bien que (although) is a conjunction that always requires the subjunctive. The subjunctive mood indicates a deviation from factual reporting, emphasizing the speaker's perspective, expectation, or demand rather than a confirmed event.vouloir as both a subjunctive trigger and a verb that can be put into the subjunctive—is essential for B1 learners.Formation Pattern
vouloir is highly irregular, diverging significantly from predictable patterns. This irregularity stems from its high frequency in everyday language and historical phonetic shifts, which have made it resistant to regularization. As such, memorization is necessary, but understanding the underlying two-stem pattern can streamline the process. You'll attach the standard subjunctive endings to these specific stems.
Vouloir uses two distinct stems for its present subjunctive conjugation:
je, tu, il/elle/on, and ils/elles: The stem is veuill-. This stem often sounds like [vœj], with a 'y' sound akin to the 'y' in 'yes' or the 'll' in feuille. Notice how it mirrors the stem of the ils/elles present indicative form (ils veulent), a common pattern for irregular subjunctive stems. This is often called the "ils" stem rule, where the stem for the je, tu, il/elle/on, ils/elles forms of the subjunctive is derived by dropping the -ent from the ils/elles form of the present indicative. For vouloir, ils veulent → veuill-.
nous and vous: The stem is voul-. This stem is identical to the present indicative stem for these pronouns (nous voulons, vous voulez). This is often called the "nous/vous" stem rule, where the stem for these forms is derived by dropping the -ons from the nous form of the present indicative. For vouloir, nous voulons → voul-.
-e (for je, il/elle/on)
-es (for tu)
-ions (for nous)
-iez (for vous)
-ent (for ils/elles)
vouloir:
que je | veuill- | -e | que je veuille | [kə ʒə vœj] - 'euil' as in feuille. Silent final -e. | Reflects the ils indicative stem. Pronunciation matches tu and il/elle/on forms. |
que tu | veuill- | -es | que tu veuilles | [kə ty vœj] - 'euil' as in feuille. Silent final -es. | Same pronunciation as je and il/elle/on. |
qu'il/elle/on| veuill- | -e | qu'il/elle/on veuille | [k‿il/ɛl/ɔ̃ vœj] - Liaison with qu'. Silent final -e. | Pronunciation remains consistent. |
que nous | voul- | -ions| que nous voulions | [kə nu vu.ljɔ̃] - 'oul' as in nous. Pronounced -i-. | Reflects the nous indicative stem. Distinct pronunciation from je/tu/il/ils forms. |
que vous | voul- | -iez | que vous vouliez | [kə vu vu.lje] - 'oul' as in vous. Pronounced -i-. | Reflects the vous indicative stem. Distinct pronunciation from je/tu/il/ils forms. |
qu'ils/elles | veuill- | -ent | qu'ils/elles veuillent | [k‿il/ɛl vœj] - Liaison with qu'. Silent final -ent. | Returns to the ils indicative stem. Pronunciation matches je/tu/il forms. |
veuill- stem for ils/elles, forming a "boot" or "shoe" conjugation pattern (sometimes called a "radish" pattern in French grammar), where the nous and vous forms have a different stem from the others. This pattern is common for many irregular verbs in the subjunctive. It is crucial to internalize these stem changes and their corresponding pronunciations. The pronounced -i- in voulions and vouliez distinguishes them from their indicative counterparts, nous voulons and vous voulez, where the 'i' isn't explicitly pronounced as a separate syllable. This subtle phonetic difference helps native speakers differentiate moods in speech.
When To Use It
vouloir when the act of "wanting" itself is the subject of another subjunctive-triggering expression. This happens when vouloir appears in a subordinate clause introduced by que and that main clause contains a verb or expression that demands the subjunctive.- After Impersonal Expressions: Many impersonal expressions starting with
Il faut que(It is necessary that),Il est important que(It is important that),Il est essentiel que(It is essential that),Il est possible que(It is possible that), orIl est dommage que(It is a pity that) trigger the subjunctive. If the desired action in the subordinate clause isvouloir, thenvouloirtakes the subjunctive. Il faut que tu veuilles participer.(It is necessary that you want to participate.)Il est dommage qu'il ne veuille pas nous aider.(It's a pity that he doesn't want to help us.)Il est important que nous voulions réussir.(It is important that we want to succeed.)
- After Verbs Expressing Doubt, Emotion, Opinion (Negative/Interrogative), or Desire (Indirect):
- Verbs like
douter que(to doubt that),être content que(to be happy that),regretter que(to regret that) trigger the subjunctive. If what is doubted, regretted, or emotionalized is the act of "wanting," thenvouloirgoes into the subjunctive. Je doute qu'ils veuillent venir.(I doubt that they want to come.)Je suis triste que tu ne veuilles pas rester.(I'm sad that you don't want to stay.)- In negative or interrogative constructions of opinion verbs (
penser,croire,trouver): Je ne pense pas qu'il veuille changer.(I don't think he wants to change.)Croyez-vous qu'elle veuille vraiment ça ?(Do you believe she really wants that?)
- After Conjunctions of Concession or Purpose: Certain conjunctions always introduce a subjunctive clause, regardless of the verb in the main clause. If
vouloiris the verb in this subordinate clause, it will be in the subjunctive. Bien que(although),quoique(although),pour que(in order that),afin que(so that).Bien qu'elle veuille tout apprendre, elle manque de temps.(Although she wants to learn everything, she lacks time.)Je t'explique pour que vous vouliez comprendre.(I'm explaining to you so that you want to understand.)
- Fixed Expressions: Some idiomatic expressions or polite formulas inherently use the subjunctive of
vouloir. Veuille(z) agréer...(Please accept...) is a very formal closing in letters or emails.Veuillez agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées.(Please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my distinguished regards.) Here,veuillezis the imperative form, but historically linked to subjunctive politeness.Que Dieu veuille...(May God grant/wish...) is a more archaic or literary expression.
vouloir acting as a trigger verb for the subjunctive. When vouloir itself is in the indicative mood in the main clause, and a different subject performs the action in the que clause, that subsequent verb is in the subjunctive.Je veux que tu fasses tes devoirs.(I want you to do your homework.) Here,veuxis indicative,fassesis subjunctive.Ils veulent que nous allions avec eux.(They want us to go with them.) Here,veulentis indicative,allionsis subjunctive.
vouloir takes the subjunctive form. This nuance is crucial for advanced expression.Common Mistakes
vouloir. Recognizing these common errors is the first step toward avoiding them and solidifying your understanding.- 1Confusing Infinitive with Subjunctive when Subjects are the Same: This is a fundamental error not unique to
vouloir, but frequently seen. When the subject ofvouloir(in the main clause) is the same as the subject of the action desired, you must use the infinitive, notque+ subjunctive.
- Incorrect:
Je veux que je parte.(I want that I leave.) - Correct:
Je veux partir.(I want to leave.) - Incorrect:
Tu veux que tu finisses tes études. - Correct:
Tu veux finir tes études.(You want to finish your studies.)
- 1Using Indicative Instead of Subjunctive Forms of
vouloirafter a Trigger: This error occurs whenvouloiritself should be in the subjunctive but is incorrectly conjugated in the indicative.
- Incorrect:
Il faut que je veux étudier.(Here,veuxis indicative.) - Correct:
Il faut que je veuille étudier.(It is necessary that I want to study.) - Incorrect:
Bien qu'il veut, il ne peut pas.(Here,veutis indicative.) - Correct:
Bien qu'il veuille, il ne peut pas.(Although he wants to, he cannot.)
vouloir is in a que clause and that que clause is governed by a subjunctive trigger (like il faut que, bien que, douter que), then vouloir must be in its subjunctive form.- 1Incorrect Stem Usage (
veuill-vs.voul-): The "boot" conjugation pattern is a common source of confusion. Learners often mistakenly apply theveuill-stem tonousandvous, or forget theveuill-stem forils/ellesforms.
- Incorrect for
nous:Il est important que nous veuillions réussir. - Correct for
nous:Il est important que nous voulions réussir. - Incorrect for
ils/elles:Je ne pense pas qu'ils voulaient venir.(Confusing with imperfect indicative, or applyingvoul-stem.) - Correct for
ils/elles:Je ne pense pas qu'ils veuillent venir.(I don't think they want to come.)
nous/vous forms (voulions, vouliez) are distinct and often pronounced differently from the je/tu/il/ils forms (veuille, veuilles, veuille, veuillent).- 1Pronunciation Errors: The subtle distinction between the
veuill-([vœj]) andvoul-([vul]) stems, especially the pronounced-i-invoulionsandvouliez, can be tricky. Learners might pronouncevoulionslikevoulons(indicative), losing the subjunctive nuance.
- Pay attention to the slight elongation and the clear /i/ sound in
voulionsandvouliez. This is a critical phonetic cue for native speakers to identify the mood.
- 1Over-Using
quewithvouloirwhen an infinitive is appropriate (as a trigger): This is different from mistake #1. This happens whenvouloiracts as a trigger but the subject of the desired action is implied to be the same as the subject ofvouloir, leading to an unnecessaryque.
- Incorrect:
Je veux que lire un livre.(Literally "I want that to read a book.") - Correct:
Je veux lire un livre.(I want to read a book.)
vouloir que + subjunctive (different subjects) with vouloir + infinitive (same subject). Always verify if the doer of vouloir is the doer of the subsequent verb.vouloir in the subjunctive.Real Conversations
Understanding the theoretical rules for vouloir in the subjunctive is crucial, but seeing it in authentic contexts helps bridge the gap to fluent usage. Here, we explore how native French speakers employ these forms in various real-world scenarios, from casual texts to more formal communications.
1. Expressing Necessity or Importance (Impersonal Expressions):
This is one of the most common applications of vouloir in the subjunctive.
- Formal Email (Work context):
Objet : Réunion budgétaire
Cher Monsieur Dubois,
Il est essentiel que vous vouliez bien préparer le rapport pour notre réunion de jeudi. La direction attend une analyse détaillée de votre part.
(Subject: Budget Meeting
Dear Mr. Dubois,
It is essential that you are willing to prepare the report for our Thursday meeting. Management expects a detailed analysis from you.)
Note: vouloir bien faire quelque chose is a polite way to say "to be willing to do something."*
- Team Meeting (Verbal):
"Pour que le projet avance, il faut absolument que nous voulions tous prendre nos responsabilités."
("For the project to move forward, it's absolutely necessary that we all want to take our responsibilities.")
2. Expressing Doubt or Emotion about Someone's Will:
When the speaker expresses uncertainty or a feeling about whether someone wants to do something.
- Casual Chat (Text message):
A: "Je ne suis pas sûr(e) que Marie veuille venir ce soir. Elle a l'air fatiguée."
B: "Ah, c'est dommage. Je doute qu'elle veuille rater ça, d'habitude."
(A: "I'm not sure Marie wants to come tonight. She looks tired."
B
Notice the immediate shift to the subjunctive veuille after je ne suis pas sûr que and je doute que.* The double negative in ne...pas sûr(e) que reinforces the doubt, requiring the subjunctive.
- Parental Concern (Verbal):
"J'ai peur que mon fils ne veuille plus faire de piano, il ne s'entraîne jamais."
("I'm afraid my son no longer wants to play the piano; he never practices.")
Here, avoir peur que (to be afraid that) triggers the subjunctive.* The ne before veuille is a ne explétif, which is optional and adds a touch of formality, but does not negate the sentence.
3. Concession or Purpose:
Using vouloir in the subjunctive after conjunctions that always demand it.
- Literary/Formal Context:
"Bien qu'il veuille rester neutre, son opinion transparaît souvent."
("Although he wants to remain neutral, his opinion often shows through.")
- Advice Giving (Verbal):
"Parle-lui doucement afin qu'il veuille t'écouter."
("Speak to him gently so that he wants to listen to you.")
This shows a direct purpose clause using afin que.* In casual speech, pour que is more common than afin que but both demand the subjunctive.
4. Polite/Formal Requests (Using the Imperative, derived from the Subjunctive):
While not strictly the subjunctive, the imperative forms veuille (singular tu), veuillez (plural vous/formal vous) are historically and grammatically linked to the subjunctive of vouloir, expressing a polite request. They are essential for B1 learners for formal communication.
- Public Announcement/Signage:
"Veuillez patienter." (Please wait.)
"Veuillez ne pas toucher les œuvres d'art." (Please do not touch the artworks.)
- Formal Letter Closing:
"Veuillez agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes sentiments distingués."
(Please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my distinguished sentiments.)
Cultural Insight
veuillez in formal French is a hallmark of politeness and respect. It's far more common in written communication (emails, official letters, public signs) than in casual spoken French. Overusing it in informal settings can sound stiff or even sarcastic. The French language values precision in expressing nuances of desire, doubt, and obligation, and the subjunctive of vouloir is a powerful tool for this. Observing these patterns in French media, conversations, and literature will rapidly accelerate your intuitive understanding.Quick FAQ
vouloir and the subjunctive. Let's tackle some of the most common ones that B1 learners ask.- Q: Why is
vouloirso irregular in the subjunctive? - A: Verbs that are used very frequently in a language tend to resist regularization over time.
Vouloiris one of these core verbs, and its irregular subjunctive forms (veuille,voulions) are remnants of older French phonology and morphology. It's similar to how irregular verbs persist in English (e.g.,go/went/gone). Its irregularity is a marker of its ancient and fundamental role in the language.
- Q: How can I tell if
vouloirneeds to be in the subjunctive or indicative? - A: First, identify the main clause and the subordinate clause introduced by
que. - If
vouloiris in the main clause and triggers the subjunctive in the following verb (e.g.,Je veux que tu fasses...), thenvouloiritself is typically in the indicative. - If
vouloiris in the subordinate clause (afterque) and the main clause contains another subjunctive trigger (e.g.,Il faut que je veuille...,Je doute qu'il veuille...), thenvouloiritself is in the subjunctive. - Consider this simple flowchart: Is
vouloirthe trigger or the triggered verb? If it's the triggered verb (i.e., in thequeclause), then it's likely subjunctive if the main clause demands it. Ifvouloiris the trigger, it's indicative.
- Q: What's the biggest difference between
que nous voulionsandnous voulons? - A:
Nous voulonsis the present indicative, meaning "we want" (a fact).Que nous voulionsis the present subjunctive, meaning "that we want" (a desire, doubt, necessity, etc., typically triggered by another clause). The pronunciation is also key:voulonshas two syllables (vou-lons), whilevoulionshas three (vou-li-ons), with a clear /i/ sound. This phonetic difference is crucial for distinguishing between the two moods in spoken French.
- Q: Is
veuillezthe same asque vous vouliez? - A: No, they serve different grammatical functions.
Veuillezis the formal imperative form ofvouloir(addressingvous), used to make a polite request or command, like "Please." For example,Veuillez entrer.(Please come in.)Que vous vouliezis the second-person plural present subjunctive form, used in subordinate clauses after a trigger, meaning "that you want." For example,Il est important que vous vouliez le faire.(It is important that you want to do it.) While both express a kind of desire or will, their structural roles in a sentence are distinct.Veuillezis essentially a standalone polite request.
- Q: How do
ne...pasandne explétifinteract with the subjunctive ofvouloir? - A: The
ne...pasnegation (ne veuille pas) functions normally to negate the act of wanting in the subjunctive clause, as inJe ne pense pas qu'il veuille partir.(I don't think he wants to leave.) Thene explétifis an optional, non-negatingnesometimes used after certain expressions that imply fear or doubt, such asavoir peur queorcraindre que. Ifvouloirfollows these, you might seeJ'ai peur qu'il ne veuille pas venir.(I'm afraid he doesn't want to come) or evenJ'ai peur qu'il ne veuille venir.(I'm afraid he might want to come, with implied negative outcome). Thene explétifdoesn't change the meaning to a negative, but adds a subtle stylistic or rhetorical nuance. For B1 learners, focus on masteringne...pasfor clear negation.
Subjunctive of Vouloir
| Person | Stem | Ending | Full Form |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Je
|
veuill-
|
-e
|
que je veuille
|
|
Tu
|
veuill-
|
-es
|
que tu veuilles
|
|
Il/Elle
|
veuill-
|
-e
|
qu'il veuille
|
|
Nous
|
voul-
|
-ions
|
que nous voulions
|
|
Vous
|
voul-
|
-iez
|
que vous vouliez
|
|
Ils/Elles
|
veuill-
|
-ent
|
qu'ils veuillent
|
Meanings
The subjunctive mood of 'vouloir' is used to express desire, will, or necessity in subordinate clauses.
Expressing desire
Used after verbs like vouloir que, souhaiter que.
“Je veux qu'il veuille m'aider.”
“Elle souhaite que nous voulions réussir.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Je veux que + Subj
|
Je veux qu'il veuille.
|
|
Negative
|
Je ne veux pas que + Subj
|
Je ne veux pas qu'il veuille.
|
|
Interrogative
|
Veux-tu que + Subj?
|
Veux-tu qu'il veuille?
|
|
Necessity
|
Il faut que + Subj
|
Il faut que tu veuilles.
|
|
Doubt
|
Je doute qu'il + Subj
|
Je doute qu'il veuille.
|
|
Wish
|
Je souhaite que + Subj
|
Je souhaite qu'il veuille.
|
Formality Spectrum
Je souhaite que vous vouliez bien venir. (Invitation)
Je veux que vous veniez. (Invitation)
Je veux que tu viennes. (Invitation)
J'veux qu'tu viennes. (Invitation)
Vouloir Subjunctive Map
Stem
- veuill- singular/3rd plural
- voul- nous/vous
Examples by Level
Je veux que tu veuilles manger.
I want you to want to eat.
Il faut que je veuille apprendre.
I must want to learn.
Elle veut que nous voulions partir.
She wants us to want to leave.
Je ne pense pas qu'il veuille venir.
I don't think he wants to come.
Bien qu'il veuille réussir, il ne travaille pas.
Although he wants to succeed, he doesn't work.
Il est impératif que vous veuilliez bien m'écouter.
It is imperative that you be willing to listen to me.
Easily Confused
Learners use indicative after 'que'.
Common Mistakes
Je veux qu'il veut
Je veux qu'il veuille
Je veux que tu veuilles
Je veux que tu veuilles
Il faut que je veux
Il faut que je veuille
Je veux que nous voulions
Je veux que nous voulions
Je veux qu'ils veuillent
Je veux qu'ils veuillent
Il veut que vous veuilliez
Il veut que vous vouliez
Je veux que nous veuillions
Je veux que nous voulions
Je souhaite qu'il veut
Je souhaite qu'il veuille
Il faut que vous veuilliez
Il faut que vous vouliez
Je doute qu'il veuille
Je doute qu'il veuille
Bien qu'il veuille
Bien qu'il veuille
Il est nécessaire qu'il veuille
Il est nécessaire qu'il veuille
Je veux que vous veuilliez
Je veux que vous vouliez
Sentence Patterns
Je veux que ___ veuille ___.
Real World Usage
Je veux que tu veuilles bien m'appeler.
Je veux que vous veuilliez considérer...
Je veux que le chef veuille bien...
Je veux que le chauffeur veuille bien...
Je veux que tout le monde veuille...
Je souhaite que vous veuilliez...
Stem Check
Smart Tips
Immediately think 'subjunctive'.
Pronunciation
Veuille
Pronounced like 'vuh-yuh'.
Rising
Veux-tu qu'il veuille? ↑
Questioning desire.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Veuille is for the few, Voulions for the group.
Visual Association
Imagine a 'V' shape splitting into two paths: the 'veuill' path for individuals and the 'voul' path for the crowd.
Rhyme
Veuille for me, veuille for you, but voulions for the whole crew.
Story
A king (je) wants his subjects to want (veuille) peace. He asks his advisors (nous) to want (voulions) it too. They all agree (veulent).
Word Web
Challenge
Write 3 sentences using 'Je veux que...' with different subjects.
Cultural Notes
Used in formal requests.
Similar usage.
Standard French usage.
From Latin 'volere'.
Conversation Starters
Que veux-tu que ton ami fasse?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Je veux que tu ___ (vouloir) venir.
Il faut que nous ___ (vouloir) réussir.
Find and fix the mistake:
Je veux qu'il veut venir.
Il veut que tu (vouloir) partir.
Nous uses 'veuill-' in the subjunctive.
A: Je veux qu'il vienne. B: Je veux qu'il ___ aussi.
que / je / veuille / veux / Il
Which stem for 'vous'?
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesJe veux que tu ___ (vouloir) venir.
Il faut que nous ___ (vouloir) réussir.
Find and fix the mistake:
Je veux qu'il veut venir.
Il veut que tu (vouloir) partir.
Nous uses 'veuill-' in the subjunctive.
A: Je veux qu'il vienne. B: Je veux qu'il ___ aussi.
que / je / veuille / veux / Il
Which stem for 'vous'?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
6 exercisesJe souhaite que vous _______ venir. (vouloir)
Je veux que je veuille partir.
Quoi qu'ils _______, je ne changerai pas d'avis.
It's necessary that I want it.
que / il / veuilles / faut / tu
Match the following:
Score: /6
FAQ (8)
It's a high-frequency verb that retained old patterns.
No, that is incorrect.
Yes, after 'vouloir que'.
They use 'veuillent'.
It can be used in all registers.
Yes, 'que je veuille'.
It sounds unnatural.
Yes, 'pouvoir'.
Scaffolded Practice
1
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Querer que + subjuntivo
Spanish stem changes are different.
Wollen, dass...
No mandatory subjunctive.
～てほしい
No verb conjugation for mood.
أريد أن...
Different structure.
我希望...
No mood markers.
Vouloir que
None.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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Expressing Joy: I'm happy that... (être heureux que)
Overview French, unlike English, often distinguishes between objective reality and subjective perception. When you expre...
French Opinions: Subjunctive vs. Indicative (Penser, Croire)
Overview In French, the choice between the indicative and subjunctive moods after verbs of opinion isn't arbitrary; it'...
Wishes & Commands: Independent Subjunctive (Que + subjonctif)
Overview French grammar typically presents the subjunctive mood as a dependent construction, invariably tethered to a ma...
