devoir subjunctive conjugation
Devoir (to have to/must) in the subjunctive: doive, doives, doive, devions, deviez, doivent.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
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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.
Devoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Devoir in a sentence
- Je dois partir maintenant.I must leave now.
- Elle devait finir son travail.She had to finish her work.
Irregular modal verb; also means 'to owe' when used with a noun.
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of devoir?
Devoir in the French subjunctive: je doive, tu doives, il/elle/on doive, nous devions, vous deviez, ils/elles doivent.
Is devoir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je doive; tu doives; il/elle/on doive; nous devions; vous deviez; ils/elles doivent.
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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