French Coming & Going: The Subjunctive of 'Venir'
vienn- and ven- stems to express needs and desires involving someone coming or returning.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The verb 'venir' uses two different stems in the subjunctive: 'vienn-' for singular/3rd plural and 'ven-' for 'nous/vous'.
- Use 'vienn-' for je, tu, il/elle, and ils/elles: 'que je vienne'.
- Use 'ven-' for nous and vous: 'que nous venions'.
- Always trigger with expressions of necessity or emotion: 'Il faut que je vienne'.
Overview
In French, verbs possess not only different tenses, which specify when an action occurs, but also distinct moods, which convey the speaker's perspective or attitude toward that action. The subjunctive mood (le subjonctif) is pivotal among these, expressing subjectivity, uncertainty, desire, emotion, doubt, necessity, or judgment rather than presenting actions as objective facts. For intermediate French learners (CEFR B1), grasping the subjunctive of frequently used irregular verbs like venir (to come) is essential for achieving nuanced and authentic communication.
While the indicative mood portrays actions as concrete realities—for example, il vient (he is coming) states a fact—the subjunctive frames them within the speaker's subjective perception or influence. Consider il faut qu'il vienne (it is necessary that he come); here, the 'coming' is not a certainty but an obligation imposed by the speaker. This fundamental distinction allows for the expression of complex thoughts, feelings, and hypothetical scenarios in French.
The verb venir holds particular significance due to its common use in expressions of arrival, movement, and origin, rendering its subjunctive form indispensable across various communicative contexts. Understanding the contrast between que je vienne (that I come, expressing subjectivity) and je viens (I am coming, stating a fact) forms a cornerstone of B1 proficiency, enabling you to articulate wishes, fears, and obligations with precision.
How This Grammar Works
les propositions subordonnées) that are introduced by que (that) or similar conjunctions, and are governed by a main clause (la proposition principale) expressing a subjective condition. The action of 'coming' conveyed by venir in the subjunctive mood is therefore never presented as an assured reality, but rather as a desired event, a potentiality, or an obligation from the speaker's viewpoint. For instance, in Je souhaite que tu viennes (I wish that you come), your arrival is expressed as a wish, not a guaranteed occurrence.venir, frequently undergo stem changes (les changements de radical) when conjugated in the subjunctive, distinguishing them from their indicative forms. This irregularity is not arbitrary; it often stems from historical phonetic developments rooted in Latin, or it serves to maintain crucial phonetic distinctions that clarify meaning within the language system. For venir, the characteristic stem shift involves alternating between vienn- and ven-.verbe à la botte) due to its visual shape on a conjugation chart, where the 'boot' outlines the forms that maintain a particular stem (je, tu, il/elle/on, ils/elles) while nous and vous stand outside it.-ir like venir, arises because stress in French typically falls on the radical (stem) in most forms. However, in the nous and vous forms, the stress shifts to the ending, which often leads to a regularization or simplification of the stem in those specific conjugations. This underlying phonological principle helps to explain why French exhibits such conjugational variations, providing a deeper understanding beyond mere memorization.tenir (to hold), maintenir (to maintain), devenir (to become), and revenir (to come back), making venir a prime example for understanding a broader pattern that significantly expands your command of irregular verb conjugations.Formation Pattern
venir necessitates identifying two distinct stems, a common characteristic for many irregular French verbs. This dual-stem system is critical for accurate conjugation and reflects the verb's phonological history.
je, tu, il/elle/on) and the third-person plural form (ils/elles). This stem is consistently derived from the third-person plural present indicative form of venir. To find it, take ils viennent and remove the -ent ending, leaving you with the stem vienn-. This stem reflects the stressed vowel sound.
nous and vous), a different stem is employed. This secondary stem is derived from the first-person plural present indicative form. From nous venons, remove the -ons ending, resulting in the stem ven-. This stem typically corresponds to the unstressed vowel sound in the infinitive.
je, il/elle/on)
tu)
nous)
vous)
ils/elles)
-ions and -iez for nous and vous; these endings remain constant even with the stem change, ensuring clear recognition of the plural forms. Pay careful attention to the silent -ent in qu'ils viennent, which is only pronounced if a liaison occurs, such as qu'ilsz arrivent. Similarly, be mindful of mandatory liaisons, like que vous veniez, which aids in fluid pronunciation.
venir in the present subjunctive:
que je | vienn- | -e | que je vienne | (kuh juh vyen) |
que tu | vienn- | -es | que tu viennes | (kuh tyoo vyen) |
qu'il/elle/on| vienn- | -e | qu'il vienne | (keel vyen) - 'il' contracts to 'qu'il' |
que nous | ven- | -ions | que nous venions | (kuh noo vuh-nyonn) |
que vous | ven- | -iez | que vous veniez | (kuh voo vuh-nyay) |
qu'ils/elles| vienn- | -ent | qu'ils viennent | (keel vyen) - 'ils' contracts to 'qu'ils', -ent silent |
venir, often called the 'venir family' or '-enir verbs'. These include revenir (to come back), devenir (to become), prévenir (to warn/prevent), intervenir (to intervene), parvenir (to reach/succeed), and se souvenir (to remember). For example, revenir conjugates as que je revienne, que nous revenions, and qu'ils reviennent, adhering precisely to the same dual-stem logic. Mastering the conjugation of venir thus unlocks the subjunctive for an entire cohort of verbs, significantly enhancing your communicative flexibility and vocabulary usage.
When To Use It
venir is deployed in subordinate clauses when the main clause signals the speaker's subjective stance, rather than an objective fact. This subjective context can fall into several broad categories, each with specific trigger phrases:- Expressions of Will, Desire, or Demand: These are main clauses that convey a wish, a command, a preference, or a request for someone or something to come. The action of
veniris therefore not guaranteed but is an outcome being willed or desired. Je veux absolument que tu viennes à ma fête d'anniversaire.(I absolutely want you to come to my birthday party.) -vouloir que(to want that) always triggers the subjunctive.Il exige que les documents viennent avec la signature avant la fin de la journée.(He demands that the documents come with the signature before the end of the day.) -exiger que(to demand that) requires the subjunctive.Nous préférons que le photographe vienne tôt pour les préparatifs.(We prefer that the photographer come early for the preparations.) -préférer que(to prefer that) calls for the subjunctive.
- Expressions of Emotion or Feeling: When the main clause communicates an emotional reaction—such as joy, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, or regret—to someone's arrival or presence, the subjunctive is necessary. The emotion is tied to the possibility or eventuality of the coming.
Je suis ravie que vous veniez à notre mariage, cela signifie beaucoup pour nous.(I am delighted that you are coming to our wedding, it means a lot to us.) -être ravi(e) que(to be delighted that) triggers it.J'ai peur qu'il ne vienne pas à cause de la pluie verglaçante.(I'm afraid he won't come because of the freezing rain.) -avoir peur que(to be afraid that) uses the subjunctive. Note theneexplétif here, which is often optional in spoken French but formal in writing.Elle est triste que son frère ne vienne pas pour les vacances cette année.(She is sad that her brother isn't coming for the holidays this year.) -être triste que(to be sad that) requires the subjunctive.
- Expressions of Doubt, Uncertainty, or Possibility: If the main clause indicates that the 'coming' is not certain, is doubtful, hypothetical, or merely a possibility, the subjunctive is employed. It removes the factual certainty of the action.
Je doute fort qu'il vienne nous aider avec les déménagements.(I strongly doubt he'll come help us with the moving.) -douter que(to doubt that) always takes the subjunctive.Il est possible que nous venions un peu en retard à cause des embouteillages.(It is possible that we come a little late because of traffic jams.) - Impersonal expressions of possibility likeil est possible quedemand the subjunctive.Ce n'est pas certain que les résultats viennent avant la fin de la semaine.(It's not certain that the results will come before the end of the week.) -il n'est pas certain que(it's not certain that) requires the subjunctive.
- Expressions of Necessity, Obligation, or Impersonality: Impersonal expressions, particularly those conveying necessity or obligation, almost invariably trigger the subjunctive. The action is presented as a requirement, not a choice.
Il faut absolument que tu viennes me chercher à la gare.(It is absolutely necessary that you come pick me up at the station.) -il faut que(it is necessary that) is a classic subjunctive trigger.Il est important que les jeunes viennent voter pour faire entendre leur voix.(It is important that young people come to vote to make their voices heard.) -il est important que(it is important that) uses the subjunctive.Il est essentiel que nous venions à un accord équitable pour tous.(It is essential that we come to a fair agreement for everyone.) -il est essentiel que(it is essential that) triggers the subjunctive.
- Certain Conjunctions: A specific list of conjunctions invariably requires the subjunctive in the subordinate clause they introduce. These often express purpose, concession, condition, or time before an event.
Avant que tu viennes, je dois impérativement terminer ce rapport.(Before you come, I absolutely must finish this report.) -avant que(before) always takes the subjunctive.Bien que nous venions de cultures très différentes, nous nous entendons bien.(Although we come from very different cultures, we get along well.) -bien que(although) requires the subjunctive.Pour que tout se passe bien, il faut que vous veniez préparés et ponctuels.(So that everything goes well, you must come prepared and on time.) -pour que(so that) triggers the subjunctive.Sans que tu viennes, la réunion n'a aucun sens.(Without you coming, the meeting has no meaning.) -sans que(without) always uses the subjunctive.
espérer que (to hope that) typically takes the indicative, not the subjunctive, despite conveying a feeling: J'espère qu'il vient. (I hope he is coming.) This is because espérer implies a greater degree of expectation or possibility, treating the outcome more as a potential fact than a pure wish. Similarly, affirmative statements with croire que (to believe that) or penser que (to think that) typically use the indicative: Je crois qu'il vient demain. (I believe he is coming tomorrow.) However, when these same expressions are used in negative or interrogative forms, they introduce doubt or uncertainty, thereby triggering the subjunctive: Je ne crois pas qu'il vienne. (I don't believe he's coming.) or Crois-tu qu'il vienne ? (Do you believe he's coming?).Common Mistakes
venir presents several specific pitfalls for French learners at the B1 level. Being aware of these common errors and understanding their underlying causes can significantly improve your accuracy.- Misapplication of the
vienn-Stem tonousandvous: This is arguably the most frequent error. Learners often overgeneralize thevienn-stem (fromje vienne,tu viennes,il vienne,ils viennent) to thenousandvousforms, incorrectly producing constructions likeque nous viennionsorque vous vienniez. This error stems from an attempt to regularize the conjugation across all persons. Remember: Thenousandvousforms always revert to the shorter, unstressed stemven-, yieldingque nous venionsandque vous veniez. Example of error:Il est impératif que nous viennions à l'heure.(Incorrect) -> Correct:Il est impératif que nous venions à l'heure.
- Overuse of the Subjunctive after Indicative Triggers: Learners sometimes incorrectly use the subjunctive after verbs or expressions that actually demand the indicative, particularly
espérer que(to hope that). Althoughespérerexpresses a desire, French grammar considers the hope strong enough to be stated as a potential fact, not a pure subjective mood. Another common mistake is applying the subjunctive after affirmativecroire que(to believe that) orpenser que(to think that). Rule of thumb: If the main clause conveys certainty, a high probability, or an objective statement, use the indicative. If it conveys doubt, emotion, will, or necessity, use the subjunctive. - Error:
J'espère que tu viennes bientôt.(Incorrect) -> Correct:J'espère que tu viens bientôt.(I hope you come soon.) - Error:
Je pense qu'il vienne nous voir.(Incorrect, in affirmative) -> Correct:Je pense qu'il vient nous voir.(I think he is coming to see us.)
- Confusing Subjunctive with Present Indicative: Sometimes, especially with the
je,tu,il/elle/onforms where the endings are similar to the present indicative, learners may choose the indicative form when the context clearly calls for the subjunctive. For example, afteril faut que, one must usequ'il vienne(subjunctive), notqu'il vient(indicative). The subtle difference in pronunciation fornousandvouscan be missed in rapid speech, but in writing, it's critical. - Error:
Il faut qu'il vient avec nous.(Incorrect) -> Correct:Il faut qu'il vienne avec nous.(He must come with us.)
- Forgetting the
neExplétif: While often omitted in casual spoken French, theneexplétif (anewithoutpas) is grammatically correct and often expected in formal contexts after certain verbs of fear or doubt when the subordinate clause is positive. Forvenir, this typically occurs after expressions likeavoir peur queorcraindre que. - Correct:
Je crains qu'il ne vienne pas.(I fear he won't come.) orJ'ai peur qu'il ne vienne.(I fear he might come / I fear he is coming, implying he will come, but the speaker fears it).
- Inconsistent Conjugation for Derivative Verbs: Since
venirserves as a model for all verbs ending in-enir(e.g.,devenir,revenir,prévenir), neglecting to apply the dual-stem logic to these related verbs is a common mistake. If you knowque nous venions, thenque nous revenionsandque nous devenionsshould follow naturally. - Error:
Il est essentiel que nous deviennions adultes.(Incorrect) -> Correct:Il est essentiel que nous devenions adultes.(It is essential that we become adults.)
venir and its family is crucial. Pay attention to how native speakers differentiate nous and vous forms in particular.Real Conversations
Understanding the grammatical rules is one thing; observing how native French speakers actually use the subjunctive of venir in everyday, modern contexts is another. Here are examples reflecting usage in texting, work emails, and casual conversation, highlighting common abbreviations or informal tendencies.
- Texting/Instant Messaging: In informal digital communication, brevity is key. While the full structure remains implied, you'll often see simplified phrasing.
- Faut que tu viennes à la soirée, c'est ce soir ! (You gotta come to the party, it's tonight!) - Note the omitted il before faut for extreme casualness.
- J'ai peur qu'il vienne pas... (I'm afraid he won't come...) - The ne explétif is almost always dropped in informal spoken and written French.
- Dis-moi avant que je vienne si tu as besoin de qqc. (Tell me before I come if you need anything.)
- Work Emails/Professional Contexts: In more formal written communication, grammatical correctness, including the ne explétif, is generally maintained. Clarity and politeness are paramount.
- Il est impératif que vous veniez à la réunion de 10h. Votre présence est cruciale. (It is imperative that you come to the 10 AM meeting. Your presence is crucial.)
- Je doute que M. Dubois vienne avec une solution immédiate pour ce problème. (I doubt Mr. Dubois will come with an immediate solution for this problem.)
- Afin que tout se déroule sans accroc, je suggère que nous venions tous préparés. (So that everything runs smoothly, I suggest that we all come prepared.)
- Casual Spoken Conversation: In everyday speech, pronunciations can be relaxed, and certain structures might be slightly altered, but the core subjunctive use remains.
- J'suis contente que tu viennes ! Ça fait longtemps ! (I'm happy you're coming! It's been a long time!) - Je suis often becomes J'suis.
- Ouais, avant qu'on vienne, il faut qu'on passe au supermarché. (Yeah, before we come, we need to go to the supermarket.) - Nous is often replaced by on in informal speech.
- Non, je ne crois pas qu'ils viennent ce week-end. Ils ont d'autres projets. (No, I don't believe they're coming this weekend. They have other plans.)
These examples illustrate that while the core rules of subjunctive usage for venir are consistent, the degree of formality influences the complete grammatical structure and pronunciation. Observe how native speakers will often perform liaisons (e.g., que vous veniez, qu'ils viennent) to ensure smooth speech, integrating the verb naturally into the flow of communication.
Quick FAQ
venir:- Q: Is
veniralways in the subjunctive?
No, only when the main clause expresses a subjective element like desire, doubt, emotion, or necessity, and venir is in a subordinate clause introduced by que. Otherwise, it's usually in the indicative mood (e.g., Il vient demain. - He is coming tomorrow).
- Q: What is the difference between
je viensandque je vienne?
Je viens (indicative) states a fact: "I am coming." Que je vienne (subjunctive) expresses a subjective possibility or desire: "that I come," typically after a trigger, e.g., Il faut que je vienne. (It is necessary that I come.)
- Q: How does
venir de+ infinitive relate to the subjunctive?
They are entirely separate. Venir de + infinitive is a construction used to express the immediate past (le passé récent), meaning "to have just done something" (e.g., Je viens de manger. - I have just eaten.). It never involves the subjunctive mood.
- Q: Are there other irregular verbs that follow the
venirpattern for subjunctive formation?
Yes, all verbs ending in -enir (like revenir, devenir, maintenir, prévenir, contenir, obtenir) follow the exact same dual-stem pattern (vienn- / ven-) for their subjunctive conjugation. This makes venir a highly transferable model.
- Q: Why are the
nousandvousforms of the subjunctive often different from the other forms for irregular verbs likevenir?
This difference is due to historical French phonetics and stress patterns. In nous and vous forms, the stress typically falls on the ending rather than the stem, which often causes the stem to revert to a more basic or unstressed form, differentiating it from the stressed stems found in je, tu, il/elle/on, and ils/elles.
Present Subjunctive of 'Venir'
| Pronoun | Stem | Ending | Full Form |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Je
|
vienn-
|
-e
|
que je vienne
|
|
Tu
|
vienn-
|
-es
|
que tu viennes
|
|
Il/Elle
|
vienn-
|
-e
|
qu'il vienne
|
|
Nous
|
ven-
|
-ions
|
que nous venions
|
|
Vous
|
ven-
|
-iez
|
que vous veniez
|
|
Ils/Elles
|
vienn-
|
-ent
|
qu'ils viennent
|
Meanings
The subjunctive form of 'venir' is used after expressions of doubt, necessity, or emotion to indicate that someone is coming.
Necessity
Expressing that it is required for someone to come.
“Il faut que je vienne.”
“Il est nécessaire qu'il vienne.”
Doubt/Emotion
Expressing uncertainty or feelings about someone's arrival.
“Je doute qu'il vienne.”
“Je suis content que vous veniez.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Il faut que + Subjunctive
|
Il faut que je vienne.
|
|
Negative
|
Il ne faut pas que + Subjunctive
|
Il ne faut pas qu'il vienne.
|
|
Question
|
Faut-il que + Subjunctive?
|
Faut-il que nous venions?
|
|
Doubt
|
Je doute que + Subjunctive
|
Je doute qu'ils viennent.
|
|
Emotion
|
Je suis content que + Subjunctive
|
Je suis content que tu viennes.
|
|
Necessity
|
Il est nécessaire que + Subjunctive
|
Il est nécessaire que vous veniez.
|
Formality Spectrum
Je souhaite que vous veniez. (Making plans)
Je veux que vous veniez. (Making plans)
Je veux que tu viennes. (Making plans)
Viens, quoi ! (Making plans)
Subjunctive Triggers for 'Venir'
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 vienne.
I must come.
Il faut que tu viennes.
You must come.
Il faut qu'il vienne.
He must come.
Il faut qu'elle vienne.
She must come.
Je veux que tu viennes.
I want you to come.
Je suis content que vous veniez.
I am happy that you are coming.
Il faut que nous venions.
We must come.
Je ne pense pas qu'il vienne.
I don't think he is coming.
Il est important que vous veniez à l'heure.
It is important that you come on time.
Je doute qu'ils viennent ce soir.
I doubt they are coming tonight.
Il est nécessaire que nous venions ensemble.
It is necessary that we come together.
Bien qu'il vienne, je ne lui parlerai pas.
Although he is coming, I will not speak to him.
Il est impératif que vous veniez me voir demain.
It is imperative that you come see me tomorrow.
Je crains qu'elle ne vienne pas.
I fear she might not come.
Il faut que les étudiants viennent préparés.
It is necessary that the students come prepared.
Je suis surpris qu'ils viennent si tôt.
I am surprised that they are coming so early.
Il est souhaitable que vous veniez nous exposer votre projet.
It is desirable that you come and present your project to us.
Je ne saurais accepter qu'il vienne sans invitation.
I could not accept that he comes without an invitation.
Il est essentiel que nous venions à bout de ce problème.
It is essential that we overcome this problem.
Qu'ils viennent ou non, la décision est prise.
Whether they come or not, the decision is made.
Il convient que vous veniez assister à la cérémonie.
It is appropriate that you come to attend the ceremony.
Je ne tolérerai pas qu'ils viennent perturber la séance.
I will not tolerate them coming to disturb the session.
Il est impérieux que nous venions en aide aux sinistrés.
It is imperative that we come to the aid of the victims.
Il se peut qu'il vienne, mais rien n'est moins sûr.
It is possible that he might come, but nothing is less certain.
Easily Confused
Learners often use the indicative after 'que' even when the trigger requires the subjunctive.
Learners mix up the stems of these two movement verbs.
Learners use the future tense after 'il faut que'.
Common Mistakes
Il faut que je viens.
Il faut que je vienne.
Il faut que nous venions.
Il faut que nous venions.
Il faut que il vienne.
Il faut qu'il vienne.
Il faut que tu viens.
Il faut que tu viennes.
Je veux que vous viennez.
Je veux que vous veniez.
Je doute qu'ils viennient.
Je doute qu'ils viennent.
Il faut que je venie.
Il faut que je vienne.
Il est important que nous viennions.
Il est important que nous venions.
Il est nécessaire que vous vienniez.
Il est nécessaire que vous veniez.
Je ne pense pas qu'il vient.
Je ne pense pas qu'il vienne.
Il est souhaitable qu'ils viennient.
Il est souhaitable qu'ils viennent.
Il faut que nous venions.
Il faut que nous venions.
Je ne saurais accepter qu'il vient.
Je ne saurais accepter qu'il vienne.
Il est impérieux qu'ils viennent.
Il est impérieux qu'ils viennent.
Sentence Patterns
Il faut que ___ vienne.
Je veux que vous ___.
Je doute qu'ils ___.
Il est important que nous ___.
Real World Usage
Il faut que tu viennes à la fête !
Il est important que vous veniez à la réunion.
Je veux que tout le monde vienne !
Il est nécessaire que je vienne préparé.
Je suis ravi que vous veniez nous voir.
Il faut que le livreur vienne vite.
The Boot Rule
Don't use Indicative
Practice with 'Il faut que'
Formal vs Informal
Smart Tips
Immediately think 'Subjunctive'.
Use the 'ven-' stem.
Use the 'vienn-' stem.
Check if the main verb expresses emotion.
Pronunciation
Vienne/Viennent
The 'ent' in 'viennent' is silent.
Rising intonation
Il faut que tu viennes ? ↑
Used in questions to express surprise or urgency.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Vienn- is for the few, Ven- is for the crew (nous/vous).
Visual Association
Imagine a boot. The 'vienn-' forms are inside the boot, and the 'ven-' forms are outside the boot.
Rhyme
Vienne, viennes, vienne, viennent, keep them in the boot; venions, veniez, the crew is outside the root.
Story
I wanted my friends to come to my party. I said, 'Il faut que vous veniez!' (using the 'ven-' stem). But when I talked about my brother, I said, 'Il faut qu'il vienne' (using the 'vienn-' stem).
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences using 'Il faut que' followed by different subjects and the correct form of 'venir'.
Cultural Notes
The subjunctive is used frequently in formal and neutral speech.
The subjunctive is used, but sometimes replaced by the indicative in very informal speech.
The subjunctive is used in formal education and media.
The subjunctive comes from the Latin 'subjunctivus', meaning 'subjoined'.
Conversation Starters
Que veux-tu que je fasse quand je viens chez toi ?
Est-il nécessaire que nous venions demain ?
Doutes-tu qu'il vienne à la fête ?
Es-tu content que nous venions te voir ?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Il faut que je ___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Il faut que nous viennions.
Il vient. (Il faut que...)
Il faut que vous ___.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
que / il / faut / vienne / il
Je doute qu'ils ___.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesIl faut que je ___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Il faut que nous viennions.
Il vient. (Il faut que...)
Il faut que vous ___.
Je / Nous
que / il / faut / vienne / il
Je doute qu'ils ___.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesJe préfère que nous _______ demain.
Qu'ils _______ ou non, je m'en fiche.
faut / que / tu / Il / viennes
I want that they come.
Il faut que vous vieniez.
Match the pairs:
Dis à ton frère qu'il faut qu'il _______.
Je doute que vous _______.
It is necessary that we come.
vienne / Je / veux / qu'elle
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
It's an irregular verb that follows a 'boot' pattern common in French.
Yes, 'Il faut que' is a classic trigger for the subjunctive.
No, it would be grammatically incorrect.
Use 'vienn-' for singular and 'ils/elles', and 'ven-' for 'nous/vous'.
Yes, it is essential in formal French.
You must include 'que' to introduce the subjunctive clause.
Yes, many irregular verbs have stem changes.
Use the 'Il faut que' pattern with different subjects.
Scaffolded Practice
1
2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
venga
Spanish uses 'a' endings for -er/-ir verbs in the subjunctive.
Konjunktiv I/II
German uses auxiliary verbs or specific endings that differ significantly.
Volitional/Hypothetical
Japanese uses particles like 'ba' or 'tara' for conditions.
Jussive/Subjunctive
Arabic uses prefixes and suffixes that are completely different.
Modal verbs
Chinese has no verb conjugation at all.
Subjonctif
None.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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