essayer subjunctive conjugation
Essayer (to try) in the subjunctive: essaye, essayes, essaye, essayions, essayiez, essayent.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
| j' | |
|---|---|
| tu | |
| il/elle/on | |
| nous | |
| vous | |
| ils/elles |
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.
Essayer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Essayer in a sentence
- J'essaie de comprendre.I am trying to understand.
- Elle a essayé le nouveau restaurant.She tried the new restaurant.
Stem change: y→i before silent e (j'essaie/j'essaye both accepted).
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of essayer?
Essayer in the French subjunctive: j' essaye, tu essayes, il/elle/on essaye, nous essayions, vous essayiez, ils/elles essayent.
Is essayer irregular in the subjunctive?
No. In the subjunctive essayer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so essaye 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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