savoir subjunctive conjugation
Savoir (to know (facts/how to)) in the subjunctive: sache, saches, sache, sachions, sachiez, sachent.
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.
Savoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Savoir in a sentence
- Je sais nager depuis mon enfance.I've known how to swim since childhood.
- Elle savait la réponse.She knew the answer.
Irregular; contrast with 'connaître' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of savoir?
Savoir in the French subjunctive: je sache, tu saches, il/elle/on sache, nous sachions, vous sachiez, ils/elles sachent.
Is savoir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je sache; tu saches; il/elle/on sache; nous sachions; vous sachiez; ils/elles sachent.
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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