appeler subjunctive conjugation
Appeler (to call) in the subjunctive: appelle, appelles, appelle, appelions, appeliez, appellent.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
| j' | regular: appele |
|---|---|
| tu | regular: appeles |
| il/elle/on | regular: appele |
| nous | |
| vous | |
| ils/elles | regular: appelent |
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.
Appeler is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give appele, appeles, appele, appelent.
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Appeler in a sentence
- J'appelle mon ami.I am calling my friend.
- Elle a appelé sa mère hier.She called her mother yesterday.
Stem-changing verb: doubles 'l' before silent e (j'appelle, tu appelles).
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of appeler?
Appeler in the French subjunctive: j' appelle, tu appelles, il/elle/on appelle, nous appelions, vous appeliez, ils/elles appellent.
Is appeler irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' appelle (regular would be appele); tu appelles (regular would be appeles); il/elle/on appelle (regular would be appele); ils/elles appellent (regular would be appelent).
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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