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Subjunctive
01
(of verbs) a form or mood that represents possibility, doubt, or wishes
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
subjunctives
Examples
Understanding the subjunctive is crucial for forming complex sentences in French.
subjunctive
01
(grammar) related to verbs that express wishes, possibility, or doubt
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The subjunctive mood often appears in clauses introduced by certain conjunctions, such as ' if,' ' whether,' ' lest,' or ' that.
