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Essential Verbs - Various Cases
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Language - French
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2012

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Term
pouvoir
Definition
"can" / to be able to
Term
pouvoir
Definition
"can" / to be able to
Term
I can
Definition
Je peux
Term
[ FORMAL ] You can
Definition
Vous pouvez
( p'ooh-v'ay )
Term
You can
Definition
Tu peux
Term
We can
Definition
Nous pouvons
Term
One can / We can
Definition
On peut
Term
They can
( M )
Definition
Ils peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
They can
( F )
Definition
Elles peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
He can
Definition
Il peut
Term
She can
Definition
Elle peut
Term
I could / I might
Definition
Je pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You might
Definition
Vous pourriez
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You could / You might
Definition
Tu pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
He could / He might
Definition
Il pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
She could / She might
Definition
Elle pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
We could / We might
Definition
Nous pourrions
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One could / We could
One might / We might
Definition
On pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
They could / They might
( M )
Definition
ils pourraient
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
They could / They might
( F )
Definition
Elles pourraient
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
I could / I was able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Je pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous pouviez
( p'ooh-v'ee-ay )
Term
You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Tu pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
We could / We were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous pouvions
( p'ooh-v'ee-aw(n) )
Term
One could / We could
One was able to / We were able to
Definition
On pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
He could / He was able to
Definition
Il pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
She could / She was able to
Definition
Elle pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
They could / They were able to
( M )
Definition
Ils pouvaient
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
They could / They were able to
( F )
Definition
Elles pouvaient
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
I was able / I have been able
[ RECENT PAST ]
Definition
J'ai pu
( p'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were able / You have been able
Definition
Vous avez pu
( p'ooh )
Term
You were able / You have been able
Definition
Tu as pu
( p'ooh )
Term
He was able / He's been able to
Definition
Il a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
She was able / She's been able to
Definition
Elle a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
We were able / We've been able to
Definition
Nous avons pu
( p'ooh )
Term
One was able / One has been able to
Definition
On a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
They were able / They have been able to
( M )
Definition
Ils ont pu
( p'ooh )
Term
They were able / They have been able to
( F )
Definition
Elles ont pu
( p'ooh )
Term
I will be able
Definition
Je pourrai
( p'ooh-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will be able
Definition
Vous pourrez
( p'ooh-r'ay )
Term
You will be able
Definition
Tu pourras
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
We will be able
Definition
Nous pourrons
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
One will be able / We will be able
Definition
On pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
He will be able
Definition
Il pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
She will be able
Definition
Elle pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
They will be able
( M )
Definition
Ils pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will be able
( F )
Definition
Elles pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
pouvoir
Definition
que je puisse
que tu puisses
qu'il puisse
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )

que nous puissions
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )

que vous puissiez
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'ay )

qu'ils puissent
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
pouvoir
Definition
que je puisse
que tu puisses
qu'il puisse
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )

que nous puissions
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )

que vous puissiez
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'ay )

qu'ils puissent
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
pouvoir
Definition
que je puisse
que tu puisses
qu'il puisse
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )

que nous puissions
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )

que vous puissiez
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'ay )

qu'ils puissent
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
pouvoir
Definition
que je puisse
que tu puisses
qu'il puisse
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )

que nous puissions
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )

que vous puissiez
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss'y'ay )

qu'ils puissent
( p'(ooh)-ee'ss )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
devoir
Definition
"must" / to have to
Term
devoir
Definition
"must" / to have to
Term
I must / I have to
Definition
Je dois
Term
[ FORMAL ] You must / you have to
Definition
Vous devez
( d'uh-(f)v'ay )
Term
You must / you have to
Definition
Tu dois
Term
We must / we have to
Definition
Nous devons
( d'uh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
One must / One has to
We must / we have to
Definition
On doit
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They must / they have to
( F )
Definition
Elles doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
He must / he has to
Definition
Il doit
Term
She must / She has to
Definition
Elle doit
Term
I should / I would have to
Definition
Je devrais
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You should / you would have to
Definition
Tu devrais
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
He should / He would have to
Definition
Il devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
She should / She would have to
Definition
Elle devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
We should / We would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One should / We should
One would have to / We would have to
Definition
On devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
They should / They would have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devraient
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
They should / They would have to
( F )
Definition
Elles devraient
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
I was having to / I had to
Definition
Je devais
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were having to / You had to
Definition
Vous deviez
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You were having to / You had to
Definition
Tu devais
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One was having to / We were having to
One had to / We had to
Definition
On devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
He was having to / He had to
Definition
Il devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
She was having to / She had to
Definition
Elle devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
They were having to / They had to
( M )
Definition
Ils devaient
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
They were having to / They had to
( F )
Definition
Elles devaient
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
I had to
( recently )
Definition
J'ai dû
( d'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You had to
( recently )
Definition
Vous avez dû
( d'ooh )
Term
You had to
( recently )
Definition
Tu as dû
( d'ooh )
Term
He had to
( recently )
Definition
Il a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
She had to
( recently )
Definition
Elle a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
We had to
( recently )
Definition
Nous avons dû
( d'ooh )
Term
One had to
( recently )
Definition
On a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
I will have to
Definition
Je devrai
( d'uh'v-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will have to
Definition
Vous devrez
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'ay )
Term
You will have to
Definition
Tu devras
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
We will have to
Definition
Nous devrons
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
One will have to / we will have to
Definition
On devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
He will have to
Definition
Il devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
She will have to
Definition
Elle devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
They will have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will have to
( F )
Definition
Elles devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You must / you have to
Definition
Vous devez
( d'uh-(f)v'ay )
Term
You (guys) must / you (guys) have to
Definition
Vous devez
( d'uh-(f)v'ay )
Term
We must / we have to
Definition
Nous devons
( d'uh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
We must / we have to
Definition
Nous devons
( d'uh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We should / we would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We should / we would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were having to / You had to
Definition
Vous deviez
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You (guys) were having to / You (guys) had to
Definition
Vous deviez
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
I will have to
Definition
Je devrai
( d'uh'v-r'eh )
Term
I will have to
Definition
Je devrai
( d'uh'v-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will have to
Definition
Vous devrez
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'ay )
Term
You (guys) will have to
Definition
Vous devrez
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'ay )
Term
We will have to
Definition
Nous devrons
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
We will have to
Definition
Nous devrons
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
You will have to
Definition
Tu devras
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
You will have to
Definition
Tu devras
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
They will have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You can
Definition
Vous pouvez
( p'ooh-v'ay )
Term
You (guys) can
Definition
Vous pouvez
( p'ooh-v'ay )
Term
We can
Definition
Nous pouvons
( p'ooh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
We can
Definition
Nous pouvons
( p'ooh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
They can
( M )
Definition
Ils peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
They can
( M )
Definition
Ils peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
They can
( F )
Definition
Elles peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You might
Definition
Vous pourriez
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You (guys) could / You (guys) might
Definition
Vous pourriez
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We could / we might
Definition
Nous pourrions
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We could / we might
Definition
Nous pourrions
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous pouviez
( p'ooh-v'ee-ay )
Term
You (guys) could / You (guys) were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous pouviez
( p'ooh-v'ee-ay )
Term
We could / we were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous pouvions
( p'ooh-v'ee-aw(n) )
Term
We could / we were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous pouvions
( p'ooh-v'ee-aw(n) )
Term
I could / I was able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Je pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
I could / I was able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Je pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
I was able / I have been able
[ RECENT PAST ]
Definition
J'ai pu
( p'ooh )
Term
I was able / I have been able
[ RECENT PAST ]
Definition
J'ai pu
( p'ooh )
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
aller
allais / suis allé / irai / irais
Definition
to go
Term
aller
allais / suis allé / irai / irais
Definition
to go
Term
I'm going / I go
Definition
Je vais
( v'ehh )
Term
You're going / you go
Definition
Tu vas
( v'ahh )
Term
He's going / he goes
Definition
Il va
( v'ahh )
Term
She's going / she goes
Definition
Elle va
( v'ahh )
Term
One goes
Definition
On va
( v'ahh )
Term
They're going / They go
( M )
Definition
Ils vont
( v'aw(n) )
Term
They're going / They go
( M )
Definition
Ils vont
( v'aw(n) )
Term
They're going / They go
( M )
Definition
Ils vont
( v'aw(n) )
Term
They're going / They go
( F )
Definition
Elles vont
( v'aw(n) )
Term
They're going / They go
( F )
Definition
Elles vont
( v'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You're going / You go
Definition
Vous allez
( z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You're going / You go
Definition
Vous allez
( z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
You (guys) are going / You (guys ) go
Definition
Vous allez
( z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
We're going / we go
Definition
Nous allons
( z'ahh-l'aw(n) )
Term
We're going / we go
Definition
Nous allons
( z'ahh-l'aw(n) )
Term
We're going / we go
Definition
Nous allons
( z'ahh-l'aw(n) )
Term
I'm going / I go
Definition
Je vais
( v'ehh )
Term
You're going / You go
Definition
Tu vas
( v'ahh )
Term
He's going / He goes
Definition
Il va
( v'ahh )
Term
She's going / She goes
Definition
Elle va
( v'ahh )
Term
One goes
Definition
On va
( v'ahh )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"You want me to go?"

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Tu veux que j'aille?"
( k'uh z'j'i )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I want you to go."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je veux que tu ailles."
( k'uh t'ooh i )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I want him to go."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je veux qu'ils aille."
( k'ee'l i('y'uh) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"We want her to go."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Nous voulons qu'elle aille."
( k'ee'l i('y'uh) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"You want us to go?"

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Tu veux que nous allions?"
( k'uh n'ooh z'ahh-l'ee-aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"You want us to go?"

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Tu veux que nous allions?"
( k'uh n'ooh z'ahh-l'ee-aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"We want you to go." [ FORMAL ]

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Nous voulons que vous alliez."
( k'uh v'ooh ahh-l'ee-y'ay )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"We want them to go."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Nous voulons qu'ils aillent."
( k'eel z'i'(y'uh) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I want them to go." ( F )

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je veux qu'elles aillent."
( k'ehh'll z'i'(y'uh) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"You want me to go?"

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Ils veulent que j'aille?"
( v'uuhh'll k'uh n'ooh z'ahh-l'ee-aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"We want you to go." [ FORMAL ]

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Nous voulons que vous alliez."
( k'uh v'ooh ahh-l'ee-y'ay )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"They want us to go?"

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Ils veulent que j'aille?"
( v'uuhh'll k'uh z'j'i )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I wish that you could..."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je souhaite que tu puisse..."
( k'uh t'ooh p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I wish that we could..."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je souhaite que nous puissions."
( s'ooh-ehh'tt k'uh n'ooh p'ooh-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"They wish that he could..."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Ils souhaitent qu'il puisse."
( s'ooh-(w)'ehh'tt k'eel p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I wish that she could..."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je souhaite qu'elle puisse..."
( s'ooh-(w)'ehh'tt k'ehh'll p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't believe he can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"je ne crois pas qu'il puisse le faire."
( k'eel p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I believe she can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je crois qu'elle pourra le faire."
( k'ehh'll p'oor-ah )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't believe they can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"je ne crois pas qu'ils puisse le faire."
( k'eel p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We believe you (guys) can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Nous croyons que vous pourrez le faire."
( k'w'i-y'aw(n) p'oor'ay )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't think she can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je ne pense pas qu'elle puisse le faire."
( k'ehh'll p'oor-ah )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't think we can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je ne pense pas que nous puissions le faire."
( k'uh n'ooh p'ooh-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I think we can (do it)."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je pense que nous pourrons le faire."
( k'uh n'ooh p'ooh-ee'ss'y'aw(n) )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ]
"I wish that you could..."

Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.

Verbs and expressions of emotion or feeling - fear, happiness, anger, regret, surprise, or any other sentiments - require the subjunctive.
Definition
"Je souhaite que tu puisse..."
( k'uh t'ooh p'ooh-ee'ss )
Term
I will go
Definition
j'irai
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
I will go
Definition
j'irai
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
I will go
Definition
j'irai
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
You will go
Definition
tu iras
( t'ooh eer'ah )
Term
You will go
Definition
tu iras
( t'ooh eer'ah )
Term
He will go
Definition
il iras
( ee l'eer'ah )
Term
He will go
Definition
il iras
( ee l'eer'ah )
Term
She will go
Definition
elle iras
( ehh l'eer'ah )
Term
She will go
Definition
elle iras
( ehh l'eer'ah )
Term
They will go
( M )
Definition
ils iront
( eel z'eer-aw(n) )
Term
They will go
( M )
Definition
ils iront
( eel z'eer-aw(n) )
Term
They will go
( M )
Definition
ils iront
( eel z'eer-aw(n) )
Term
They will go
( F )
Definition
elles iront
( ehh'll z'eer-aw(n) )
Term
They will go
( F )
Definition
elles iront
( ehh'll z'eer-aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will go
Definition
Vous irez
( z'eer'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will go
Definition
Vous irez
( z'eer'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will go
Definition
Vous irez
( z'eer'ay )
Term
You (guys) will go
Definition
Vous irez
( z'eer'ay )
Term
We will go
Definition
Nous irons
( z'eer-aw(n)
Term
We will go
Definition
Nous irons
( z'eer-aw(n)
Term
We will go
Definition
Nous irons
( z'eer-aw(n)
Term
One will go / we will go
Definition
On ira
( n'eer-ah )
Term
One will go / we will go
Definition
On ira
( n'eer-ah )
Term
One will go / we will go
Definition
On ira
( n'eer-ah )
Term
We will go
Definition
Nous irons
( z'eer-aw(n)
Term
I would go
Definition
J'irais
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
I would go
Definition
J'irais
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
I would go
Definition
J'irais
( z'j'eer-eh )
Term
You would go
Definition
Tu irais
( t'ooh-eer'eh )
Term
You would go
Definition
Tu irais
( t'ooh-eer'eh )
Term
You would go
Definition
Tu irais
( t'ooh-eer'eh )
Term
He would go
Definition
Il irait
( ee l'eer-eh )
Term
He would go
Definition
Il irait
( ee l'eer-eh )
Term
She would go
Definition
Elle irait
( ehh l'eer-eh )
Term
She would go
Definition
Elle irait
( ehh l'eer-eh )
Term
They would go
( M )
Definition
Ils iraient
( eel z'eer-eh )
Term
They would go
( M )
Definition
Ils iraient
( eel z'eer-eh )
Term
They would go
( F )
Definition
Elles iraient
( ehh'll z'eer-eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would go
Definition
Vous iriez
( z'eer-ee'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would go
Definition
Vous iriez
( z'eer-ee'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would go
Definition
Vous iriez
( z'eer-ee'ay )
Term
You (guys) would go
Definition
Vous iriez
( z'eer-ee'ay )
Term
We would go
Definition
Nous irions
( z'eer-ee'y'aw(n) )
Term
We would go
Definition
Nous irions
( z'eer-ee'y'aw(n) )
Term
We would go
Definition
Nous irions
( z'eer-ee'y'aw(n) )
Term
One would go / we would go
Definition
On irait
( aw(n) n'eer-eh )
Term
One would go / we would go
Definition
On irait
( aw(n) n'eer-eh )
Term
I have gone / I went
Definition
Je suis allé
( z'ah-l'ay )
Term
I have gone / I went
Definition
Je suis allé
( z'ah-l'ay )
Term
I have gone / I went
Definition
Je suis allé
( z'ah-l'ay )
Term
You have gone / You went
Definition
Tu es allé
( ay z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
You have gone / You went
Definition
Tu es allé
( ay z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
You have gone / You went
Definition
Tu es allé
( ay z'ahh-l'ay )
Term
He has gone / He went
Definition
Il est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
He has gone / He went
Definition
Il est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
She has gone / She went
Definition
Elle est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
She has gone / She went
Definition
Elle est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
One has gone / One went
We have gone / We went
Definition
On est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
One has gone / One went
We have gone / We went
Definition
On est allé
( ay t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You have gone / You went
Definition
Vous êtes allé
( z'eh'tt z'ahh'l'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You have gone / You went
Definition
Vous êtes allé
( z'eh'tt z'ahh'l'ay )
Term
You (guys) have gone / You (guys) went
Definition
Vous êtes allé
( z'eh'tt z'ahh'l'ay )
Term
You (guys) have gone / You (guys) went
Definition
Vous êtes allé
( z'eh'tt z'ahh'l'ay )
Term
We have gone / We went
Definition
Nous sommes allé
( s'aw(m) z'ah-l'ay )
Term
We have gone / We went
Definition
Nous sommes allé
( s'aw(m) z'ah-l'ay )
Term
We have gone / We went
Definition
Nous sommes allé
( s'aw(m) z'ah-l'ay )
Term
They have gone / They went
( M )
Definition
Ils sont allé
( s'aw(n) t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
They have gone / They went
( M )
Definition
Ils sont allé
( s'aw(n) t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
They have gone / They went
( F )
Definition
Elles sont allé
( s'aw(n) t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
They have gone / They went
( F )
Definition
Elles sont allé
( s'aw(n) t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
They have gone / They went
( M )
Definition
Ils sont allé
( s'aw(n) t'ahh-l'ay )
Term
I was going / I went
[ PAST ]
Definition
J'allais
( z'j'ah-l'eh )
Term
I was going / I went
[ PAST ]
Definition
J'allais
( z'j'ah-l'eh )
Term
You were going / you went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Tu allais
( ah-l'eh )
Term
You were going / you went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Tu allais
( ah-l'eh )
Term
He was going / he went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Il allais
( l'ah-l'eh )
Term
He was going / he went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Il allais
( l'ah-l'eh )
Term
She was going / She went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Elle allais
( ehh'll ah-l'eh )
Term
She was going / She went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Elle allais
( ehh'll ah-l'eh )
Term
One was going / One went
We were going / we went
[ PAST ]
Definition
On allait
( aw(n) n'ah-l'eh )
Term
One was going / One went
We were going / we went
[ PAST ]
Definition
On allait
( aw(n) n'ah-l'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were going / you went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous alliez
( z'ah-l'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were going / you went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous alliez
( z'ah-l'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You (guys) were going / you (guys) went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous alliez
( z'ah-l'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We were going / we went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous allions
( z'ah-l'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
We were going / we went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous allions
( z'ah-l'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
We were going / we went
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous allions
( z'ah-l'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
They were going / They went
( M )
[ PAST ]
Definition
Ils allaient
( z'ah-l'eh )
Term
They were going / They went
( M )
[ PAST ]
Definition
Ils allaient
( z'ah-l'eh )
Term
They were going / They went
( F )
[ PAST ]
Definition
Elles allaient
( z'ah-l'eh )
Term
pouvoir
Definition
"can" / to be able to
Term
pouvoir
Definition
"can" / to be able to
Term
I can
Definition
Je peux
Term
[ FORMAL ] You can
Definition
Vous pouvez
( p'ooh-v'ay )
Term
You can
Definition
Tu peux
Term
We can
Definition
Nous pouvons
Term
One can / We can
Definition
On peut
Term
They can
( M )
Definition
Ils peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
They can
( F )
Definition
Elles peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
He can
Definition
Il peut
Term
She can
Definition
Elle peut
Term
I could / I might
Definition
Je pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You might
Definition
Vous pourriez
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You could / You might
Definition
Tu pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
He could / He might
Definition
Il pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
She could / She might
Definition
Elle pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
We could / We might
Definition
Nous pourrions
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One could / We could
One might / We might
Definition
On pourrait
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
They could / They might
( M )
Definition
ils pourraient
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
They could / They might
( F )
Definition
Elles pourraient
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
I could / I was able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Je pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous pouviez
( p'ooh-v'ee-ay )
Term
You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Tu pouvais
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
We could / We were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Nous pouvions
( p'ooh-v'ee-aw(n) )
Term
One could / We could
One was able to / We were able to
Definition
On pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
He could / He was able to
Definition
Il pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
She could / She was able to
Definition
Elle pouvait
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
They could / They were able to
( M )
Definition
Ils pouvaient
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
They could / They were able to
( F )
Definition
Elles pouvaient
( p'ooh-v'eh )
Term
I was able / I have been able
[ RECENT PAST ]
Definition
J'ai pu
( p'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were able / You have been able
Definition
Vous avez pu
( p'ooh )
Term
You were able / You have been able
Definition
Tu as pu
( p'ooh )
Term
He was able / He's been able to
Definition
Il a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
She was able / She's been able to
Definition
Elle a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
We were able / We've been able to
Definition
Nous avons pu
( p'ooh )
Term
One was able / One has been able to
Definition
On a pu
( p'ooh )
Term
They were able / They have been able to
( M )
Definition
Ils ont pu
( p'ooh )
Term
They were able / They have been able to
( F )
Definition
Elles ont pu
( p'ooh )
Term
I will be able
Definition
Je pourrai
( p'ooh-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will be able
Definition
Vous pourrez
( p'ooh-r'ay )
Term
You will be able
Definition
Tu pourras
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
We will be able
Definition
Nous pourrons
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
One will be able / We will be able
Definition
On pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
He will be able
Definition
Il pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
She will be able
Definition
Elle pourra
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
They will be able
( M )
Definition
Ils pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will be able
( F )
Definition
Elles pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...would've been able..."
Definition
"... aurait pu..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
"...could have done..."
Definition
"... aurait pu faire..."
( or-r'eh p'ooh )
Term
devoir
Definition
"must" / to have to
Term
devoir
Definition
"must" / to have to
Term
I must / I have to
Definition
Je dois
Term
[ FORMAL ] You must / you have to
Definition
Vous devez
( d'uh-(f)v'ay )
Term
You must / you have to
Definition
Tu dois
Term
We must / we have to
Definition
Nous devons
( d'uh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
One must / One has to
We must / we have to
Definition
On doit
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They must / they have to
( F )
Definition
Elles doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
He must / he has to
Definition
Il doit
Term
She must / She has to
Definition
Elle doit
Term
I should / I would have to
Definition
Je devrais
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You should / you would have to
Definition
Tu devrais
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
He should / He would have to
Definition
Il devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
She should / She would have to
Definition
Elle devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
We should / We would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One should / We should
One would have to / We would have to
Definition
On devrait
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
They should / They would have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devraient
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
They should / They would have to
( F )
Definition
Elles devraient
( d'uh-vv'r'eh )
Term
I was having to / I had to
Definition
Je devais
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were having to / You had to
Definition
Vous deviez
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You were having to / You had to
Definition
Tu devais
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
One was having to / We were having to
One had to / We had to
Definition
On devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
He was having to / He had to
Definition
Il devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
She was having to / She had to
Definition
Elle devait
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
They were having to / They had to
( M )
Definition
Ils devaient
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
They were having to / They had to
( F )
Definition
Elles devaient
( d'uh-v'eh )
Term
I had to
( recently )
Definition
J'ai dû
( d'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You had to
( recently )
Definition
Vous avez dû
( d'ooh )
Term
You had to
( recently )
Definition
Tu as dû
( d'ooh )
Term
He had to
( recently )
Definition
Il a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
She had to
( recently )
Definition
Elle a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
We had to
( recently )
Definition
Nous avons dû
( d'ooh )
Term
One had to
( recently )
Definition
On a dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
I will have to
Definition
Je devrai
( d'uh'v-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will have to
Definition
Vous devrez
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'ay )
Term
You will have to
Definition
Tu devras
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
We will have to
Definition
Nous devrons
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
One will have to / we will have to
Definition
On devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
He will have to
Definition
Il devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
She will have to
Definition
Elle devra
( d'uh'vv-(h)r'ah )
Term
They will have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will have to
( F )
Definition
Elles devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They had to
( F - recently )
Definition
Elles ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We should / we would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We should / we would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were having to / You had to
Definition
Vous deviez
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We were having to / We had to
Definition
Nous devions
( d'uh-v'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"There should've been..."
Definition
"Il aurait dû y avoir..."
( eel aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh ee ah'v'wah )
Term
"... should have..."
[ PAST ]
Definition
"... aurait dû..."
( aw-(h) r'eh d'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You can
Definition
Vous pouvez
( p'ooh-v'ay )
Term
We can
Definition
Nous pouvons
Term
They can
( M )
Definition
Ils peuvent
( p'uhh'vv )
Term
I could / I might
Definition
Je pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You might
Definition
Vous pourriez
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You could / You might
Definition
Tu pourrais
( p'ooh(hh)-r'eh )
Term
We could / We might
Definition
Nous pourrions
( p'ooh-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You could / You were able to
[ PAST ]
Definition
Vous pouviez
( p'ooh-v'ee-ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were able / You have been able
Definition
Vous avez pu
( p'ooh )
Term
We were able / We've been able to
Definition
Nous avons pu
( p'ooh )
Term
I will be able
Definition
Je pourrai
( p'ooh-r'eh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will be able
Definition
Vous pourrez
( p'ooh-r'ay )
Term
You will be able
Definition
Tu pourras
( p'ooh-r'ah )
Term
We will be able
Definition
Nous pourrons
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will be able
( M )
Definition
Ils pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will be able
( F )
Definition
Elles pourront
( p'oo(hh)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
"could have been"
( think: "would've been able to be" )
Definition
"... aurait pu être..."
Term
[ FORMAL ] You must / you have to
Definition
Vous devez
( d'uh-(f)v'ay )
Term
We must / we have to
Definition
Nous devons
( d'uh-(f)v'aw(n) )
Term
They must / they have to
( M )
Definition
Ils doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
They must / they have to
( F )
Definition
Elles doivent
( d'wahh'vv )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You should / You would have to
Definition
Vous devriez
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
We should / We would have to
Definition
Nous devrions
( d'uh'vv-(hh)r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You had to
( recently )
Definition
Vous avez dû
( d'ooh )
Term
We had to
( recently )
Definition
Nous avons dû
( d'ooh )
Term
They had to
( M - recently )
Definition
Ils ont dû
( d'ooh )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will have to
Definition
Vous devrez
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'ay )
Term
We will have to
Definition
Nous devrons
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
They will have to
( M )
Definition
Ils devront
( d'uh'vv-(h)(r)'aw(n) )
Term
I am
Definition
Je suis
Term
You are
Definition
Tu es
Term
He is
Definition
Il est
Term
She is
Definition
Elle est
Term
One is / We are
Definition
On est
Term
They are
( M )
Definition
Ils sont
Term
They are
( M )
Definition
Ils sont
Term
They are
( F )
Definition
Elles sont
Term
They are
( F )
Definition
Elles sont
Term
[ FORMAL ] You are
Definition
Vous êtes
( z'eh'tt )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You are
Definition
Vous êtes
( z'eh'tt )
Term
We are
Definition
Nous sommes
Term
We are
Definition
Nous sommes
Term
I was
Definition
J'étais
( z'j'ay-t'eh )
Term
I was
Definition
J'étais
( z'j'ay-t'eh )
Term
You were
Definition
Tu étais
( ay-t'eh )
Term
You were
Definition
Tu étais
( ay-t'eh )
Term
He was
Definition
Il était
( l'ay-t'eh )
Term
He was
Definition
Il était
( l'ay-t'eh )
Term
She was
Definition
Elle était
( l'ay-t'eh )
Term
She was
Definition
Elle était
( l'ay-t'eh )
Term
One was / We were
Definition
On était
( n'ay-t'eh )
Term
One was / We were
Definition
On était
( n'ay-t'eh )
Term
They were
( M )
Definition
Ils étaient
( z'ay-t'eh )
Term
They were
( M )
Definition
Ils étaient
( z'ay-t'eh )
Term
They were
( F )
Definition
Elles étaient
( z'ay-t'eh )
Term
They were
( F )
Definition
Elles étaient
( z'ay-t'eh )
Term
We were
Definition
Nous étions
( ay-t'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
We were
Definition
Nous étions
( ay-t'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
We were
Definition
Nous étions
( ay-t'ee-y'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were
Definition
Vous étiez
( z'ay-t'ee-(y)ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You were
Definition
Vous étiez
( z'ay-t'ee-(y)ay )
Term
You (guys) were
Definition
Vous étiez
( z'ay-t'ee-(y)ay )
Term
You (guys) were
Definition
Vous étiez
( z'ay-t'ee-(y)ay )
Term
I have been
Definition
J'ai été
Term
I have been
Definition
J'ai été
Term
I have been
Definition
J'ai été
Term
You have been
Definition
Tu as été
( z'ay-t'ay )
Term
You have been
Definition
Tu as été
( z'ay-t'ay )
Term
He has been
Definition
Il a été
Term
He has been
Definition
Il a été
Term
She has been
Definition
Elle a été
Term
She has been
Definition
Elle a été
Term
One has been / We have been
Definition
On a été
Term
One has been / We have been
Definition
On a été
Term
They have been
( M )
Definition
Ils ont été
( z'aw(n) t'ay-t'ay )
Term
They have been
( M )
Definition
Ils ont été
( z'aw(n) t'ay-t'ay )
Term
They have been
( F )
Definition
Elles ont été
( z'aw(n) t'ay-t'ay )
Term
They have been
( F )
Definition
Elles ont été
( z'aw(n) t'ay-t'ay )
Term
We have been
Definition
Nous avons été
( z'ah-v'aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
We have been
Definition
Nous avons été
( z'ah-v'aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
We have been
Definition
Nous avons été
( z'ah-v'aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You have been
Definition
Vous avez été
( z'ah-v'ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You have been
Definition
Vous avez été
( z'ah-v'ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You have been
Definition
Vous avez été
( z'ah-v'ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
You (guys) have been
Definition
Vous avez été
( z'ah-v'ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
You (guys) have been
Definition
Vous avez été
( z'ah-v'ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
I will be
Definition
Je serai
( s'uu(hh)-r'eh )
Term
I will be
Definition
Je serai
( s'uu(hh)-r'eh )
Term
I will be
Definition
Je serai
( s'uu(hh)-r'eh )
Term
You will be
Definition
Tu seras
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
You will be
Definition
Tu seras
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
You will be
Definition
Tu seras
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
He will be
Definition
Il sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
He will be
Definition
Il sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
He will be
Definition
Il sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
She will be
Definition
Elle sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
She will be
Definition
Elle sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
She will be
Definition
Elle sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
One will be / We will be
Definition
On sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
One will be / We will be
Definition
On sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
One will be / We will be
Definition
On sera
( s'uu(hh)-r'ah )
Term
They will be
( M )
Definition
Ils seront
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
They will be
( M )
Definition
Ils seront
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
They will be
( M )
Definition
Ils seront
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
They will be
( F )
Definition
Elles seront
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
They will be
( F )
Definition
Elles seront
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
We will be
Definition
Nous serons
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
We will be
Definition
Nous serons
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
We will be
Definition
Nous serons
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
We will be
Definition
Nous serons
( s'uu(hh)-r'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will be
Definition
Vous serez
( s'uu(hh)-r'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You will be
Definition
Vous serez
( s'uu(hh)-r'ay )
Term
You (guys) will be
Definition
Vous serez
( s'uu(hh)-r'ay )
Term
You (guys) will be
Definition
Vous serez
( s'uu(hh)-r'ay )
Term
"I would've been..."
Definition
"J'aurais été..."
( z'jorr'eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"I would've been..."
Definition
"J'aurais été..."
( z'jorr'eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"I would've been..."
Definition
"J'aurais été..."
( z'jorr'eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"I would've been..."
Definition
"J'aurais été..."
( z'jorr'eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"We would've been..."
Definition
"... aurait été..."
( orr'eh t'ay-t'ay )
Term
"We would've been..."
Definition
"Nous aurions été..."
( z'orr-ee-aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"We would've been..."
Definition
"Nous aurions été..."
( z'orr-ee-aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"We would've been..."
Definition
"Nous aurions été..."
( z'orr-ee-aw(n) z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] "You would've been..."
Definition
"Vous auriez été..."
( z'orr-ee-ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] "You would've been..."
Definition
"Vous auriez été..."
( z'orr-ee-ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"You (guys) would've been..."
Definition
"Vous auriez été..."
( z'orr-ee-ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"You (guys) would've been..."
Definition
"Vous auriez été..."
( z'orr-ee-ay z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"You would've been..."
Definition
"Tu aurais été..."
( orr-eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"You would've been..."
Definition
"Tu aurais été..."
( orr-eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
"You would've been..."
Definition
"Tu aurais été..."
( orr-eh z'ay-t'ay )
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I believe he is there."
Definition
"Je crois qu'il est là."

( Negative, subjunctive )
The person making the statement seems sure the man of which they speak is there.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't believe she's there."
Definition
"Je crois qu'elle ne soit pas là."

( Positive, subjunctive )
The person making the statement is unsure if she's truly there or not.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I think it's in the drawer."
Definition
"Je pense qu'il est dans le tiroir."
( t'eer-w'ahh(hh) )

( Negative, subjunctive )
The person making the statement seems sure the object is in the drawer.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't think it's in the drawer."
Definition
"Je ne pense pas qu'il soit dans le tiroir."
( t'eer-w'ahh(hh) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
The position of the object is unsure
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We think it's true."
Definition
"Nous pensons que c'est vrai."
( p'aw(n)-s'aw(n) )

( Negative, subjunctive )
"We" seem rather sure that it's true.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We don't think it's true."
Definition
"Nous ne pensons pas que ce soit vrai."
( p'aw(n)-s'aw(n) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
"We" are not sure whether it's true or not.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"Do you think it's true?"
Definition
"Penses-tu que ce soit vrai ?"

( Positive, subjunctive )
The person asking is unsure of the answer
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"Do you think it's true?"
Definition
"Penses-tu que ce soit vrai ?"

( Positive, subjunctive )
The person asking is unsure of the answer
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't think they're alive."
Definition
"Je ne pense pas qu'ils soient vivants"
( s'wah v'ee-v'aw(n) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
The person speaking isn't sure if they're alive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I don't think they're alive."
Definition
"Je ne pense pas qu'ils soient vivants"
( s'wah v'ee-v'aw(n) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
The person speaking isn't sure if they're alive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We think they're alive."
Definition
"Nous pensons qu'ils sont vivants."
( v'ee-v'aw(n) )

( Negative, subjunctive )
"We" seem sure that they're alive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We think they're alive."
Definition
"Nous pensons qu'ils sont vivants."
( v'ee-v'aw(n) )

( Negative, subjunctive )
"We" seem sure that they're alive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"They don't think we're happy."
Definition
"Ils ne pensent pas que nous soyons heureux."
( s(w)'ah-y'aw(n) uurr-ooh )

( Positive, subjunctive )
They are unsure about whether or not we're happy.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"They don't think we're happy."
Definition
"Ils ne pensent pas que nous soyons heureux."
( s(w)'ah-y'aw(n) uurr-ooh )

( Positive, subjunctive )
They are unsure about whether or not we're happy.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"They think we're angry."
Definition
"Ils croient que nous sommes en colère."
( k'wah )

( Negative, subjunctive )
They seem sure that "we" are angry.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"He believes I'm angry."
Definition
"Il croit que je suis en colère."

( Negative, subjunctive )
He seems sure that I'm angry.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I wish that it was true."
Definition
"Je souhaite que ce soit vrai."

( Positive, subjunctive )
Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"I wish that it was true."
Definition
"Je souhaite que ce soit vrai."

( Positive, subjunctive )
Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We wish that it was true."
Definition
"Nous souhaitons que ce soit vrai."
( s'ooh-w'eh-t'aw(n) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"We wish that it was true."
Definition
"Nous souhaitons que ce soit vrai."
( s'ooh-w'eh-t'aw(n) )

( Positive, subjunctive )
Verbs and expressions which express someone's will, an order, a need, a piece of advice, or a desire require the subjunctive.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"Do you hope that he's dead?"
Definition
"Espères-tu qu'il soit mort?"
( ehh'ss-p'ehh'rr t'ooh k'eel s'wah m'orr )

( Positive, subjunctive )
Espérer is a weird verb. That's all there is to it. It uses the subjunctive when it's used negatively or in a question.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"Do you hope that he's dead?"
Definition
"Espères-tu qu'il soit mort?"
( ehh'ss-p'ehh'rr t'ooh k'eel s'wah m'orr )

( Positive, subjunctive )
Espérer is a weird verb. That's all there is to it. It uses the subjunctive when it's used negatively or in a question.
Term
[ SUBJUNCTIVE ] ?
"Do you hope that he's dead?"
Definition
"Espères-tu qu'il soit mort?"
( ehh'ss-p'ehh'rr t'ooh k'eel s'wah m'orr )

( Positive, subjunctive )
Espérer is a weird verb. That's all there is to it. It uses the subjunctive when it's used negatively or in a question.
Term
I would be
Definition
Je serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
I would be
Definition
Je serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
I would be
Definition
Je serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
You would be
Definition
Tu serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
You would be
Definition
Tu serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
You would be
Definition
Tu serais
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
He would be
Definition
Il serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
He would be
Definition
Il serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
She would be
Definition
Elle serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
She would be
Definition
Elle serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
One would be / We would be
Definition
On serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
One would be / We would be
Definition
On serait
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
They would be
( M )
Definition
Ils seraient
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
They would be
( M )
Definition
Ils seraient
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
They would be
( F )
Definition
Elles seraient
( s'urr-r'eh )
Term
We would be
Definition
Nous serions
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We would be
Definition
Nous serions
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We would be
Definition
Nous serions
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
We would be
Definition
Nous serions
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'aw(n) )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would be
Definition
Vous seriez
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would be
Definition
Vous seriez
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
[ FORMAL ] You would be
Definition
Vous seriez
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You (guys) would be
Definition
Vous seriez
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
You (guys) would be
Definition
Vous seriez
( s'urr-r'ee-(y)'ay )
Term
I have
Definition
j'ai
Term
I have
Definition
j'ai
Term
I have
Definition
j'ai
Term
You have
Definition
Tu as
Term
You have
Definition
Tu as
Term
You have
Definition
Tu as
Term
He has
Definition
Il a
Term
He has
Definition
Il a
Term
She has
Definition
Elle a
Term
She has
Definition
Elle a
Term
One has / We have
Definition
On a
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One has / We have
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On a
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One has / We have
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On a
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They have
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Ils ont
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They have
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Ils ont
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They have
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Elles ont
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They have
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Elles ont
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We have
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Nous avons
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We have
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Nous avons
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We have
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Nous avons
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[ FORMAL ] You have
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Vous avez
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[ FORMAL ] You have
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Vous avez
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You (guys) have
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Vous avez
Term
You (guys) have
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Vous avez
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