Subjunctive after il faut que — identify and understand

Subjunctive after il faut que: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: si-imparfait-conditionnel-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Subjunctive after il faut que” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: Il faut que je parte.; Il faut que tu viennes.; Il faut qu’il fasse attention.; Il faut que nous soyons prêts.. Which clue helps you recognise subjonctif après il faut que?

3. Understand

Study the pattern in the examples, then connect form and meaning before you answer.

Il faut que tu viennes avant neuf heures.Il faut que nous soyons prêts à huit heures.Il faut qu’elle fasse la demande en ligne.Il faut que vous ayez votre pièce d’identité.Il faut qu’ils prennent le bon quai.Il faut que je finisse ce dossier aujourd’hui.

Watch out

Start with the subject and time reference. Only then choose the tense or verb form: word-for-word translation often leads to the wrong tense.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Subjunctive after il faut que” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For subjonctif après il faut que, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Subjunctive after il faut que” in a new example.
I can justify my choice and create an example.