Verbs that follow a distinct pattern, often involving an -iss- expansion in plural forms (e.g., finir - to finish).
Drop the to find the stem, then add: -s, -s, (nothing), -ons, -ez, -ent . Example: Vendre (Stem: vend-) Je vend s Tu vend s Il/Elle vend Nous vend ons Vous vend ez Ils/Elles vend ent 3. The "Big Four" Irregular Verbs
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Example: Finir (to finish) Stem: fin-
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The subjunctive expresses subjectivity, doubt, desire, necessity, or emotion. It is almost always preceded by the word que (that).
Remember that in the present tense, the endings -e, -es, -ent are completely silent. Je parle , tu parles , and ils parlent sound exactly the same!
The most used mood in daily French.
Example: Vendre (to sell) Stem: vend-
DR MRS VANDERTRAMP verbs (Devenir, Revenir, Monter, Rester, Sortir, Venir, Aller, Naître, Descendre, Entrer, Rentrer, Tomber, Retourner, Arriver, Mourir, Partir).
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