ouvrir subjunctive conjugation
Ouvrir (to open) in the subjunctive: ouvre, ouvres, ouvre, ouvrions, ouvriez, ouvrent.
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.
Ouvrir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Ouvrir in a sentence
- J'ouvre la porte.I open the door.
- Il a ouvert la fenêtre.He opened the window.
Irregular -ir verb conjugated like -er verb (j'ouvre, tu ouvres).
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of ouvrir?
Ouvrir in the French subjunctive: j' ouvre, tu ouvres, il/elle/on ouvre, nous ouvrions, vous ouvriez, ils/elles ouvrent.
Is ouvrir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' ouvre; tu ouvres; il/elle/on ouvre; nous ouvrions; vous ouvriez; ils/elles ouvrent.
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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