Understanding the French Subjunctive

This video tutorial by Geraldine, a French teacher, focuses on the French subjunctive, a complex verb form that often challenges English speakers. The tutorial covers the rules for using the subjunctive, particularly with irregular verbs like 'avoir' and 'être'. It explains when to use the subjunctive, especially in negative sentences and expressions of doubt or necessity. The video also provides practice exercises and emphasizes the importance of oral comprehension and vocabulary building over excessive focus on the subjunctive. Additional resources are offered for further learning.

What is one of the main challenges English speakers face with the French subjunctive?

• The similarity to the English subjunctive

• The pronunciation of French words

• The lack of resources to learn it

• The complexity of rules for when to use it

Which verb is used as an example of an irregular verb in the subjunctive?

• Parler

• Avoir

• Manger

• Finir

In the subjunctive, what does 'je veux que tu sois' mean?

• I want you to go

• I want you to know

• I want you to have

• I want you to be

What is required for the subjunctive to be used in a sentence?

• Only one subject and one verb

• Two subjects and two verbs

• Two subjects and one verb

• One subject and two verbs

How does the subjunctive form change in negative sentences?

• It remains the same as in affirmative sentences

• It is not used in negative sentences

• It changes to the indicative

• It follows the same rules as the present tense

Which verb is used as an example of a regular verb in the subjunctive?

• Avoir

• Aller

• Être

• Marcher

What does 'il faut que tu sois' mean?

• You must know

• You must be

• You must have

• You must go

Which verb is used as an example of an irregular verb in the subjunctive that is more regular?

• Vouloir

• Avoir

• Aller

• Être

What is the subjunctive form of 'aller' in the sentence 'il faut que j'aille'?

• Je vais

• J'aille

• Je vais aller

• J'allais

What is the main focus of the practice exercises provided in the video?

• Improving pronunciation

• Mastering the subjunctive

• Practicing oral comprehension

• Learning new vocabulary