aimer subjunctive conjugation
Aimer (to like/love) in the subjunctive: aime, aimes, aime, aimions, aimiez, aiment.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
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| tu | |
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ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the subjunctive
The subjonctif présent follows que after wishes, necessity, emotion and doubt: “Il faut que tu viennes.”
How it is formed
Take the ils form of the present, drop -ent and add e, es, e, ions, iez, ent. Nous and vous often take the imparfait stem. Fully irregular: être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, savoir, vouloir, valoir, falloir.
Aimer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Aimer in a sentence
- J'aime le chocolat.I like chocolate.
- Il a aimé le film.He liked the movie.
Regular -er verb; aimer + infinitive means 'to like doing'.
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of aimer?
Aimer in the French subjunctive: j' aime, tu aimes, il/elle/on aime, nous aimions, vous aimiez, ils/elles aiment.
Is aimer irregular in the subjunctive?
No. In the subjunctive aimer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so aime follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
When do you use the French subjunctive?
The subjonctif présent follows que after wishes, necessity, emotion and doubt: “Il faut que tu viennes.”
How is the subjunctive formed?
Take the ils form of the present, drop -ent and add e, es, e, ions, iez, ent. Nous and vous often take the imparfait stem. Fully irregular: être, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, savoir, vouloir, valoir, falloir.
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