tenir subjunctive conjugation
Tenir (to hold) in the subjunctive: tienne, tiennes, tienne, tenions, teniez, tiennent.
Subjonctif présent Present subjunctive
| je | |
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| tu | |
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| vous | |
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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.
Tenir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Tenir in a sentence
- Je tiens ce livre dans mes mains.I'm holding this book in my hands.
- Elle a tenu sa promesse.She kept her promise.
Irregular, conjugated like 'venir'; 'tenir à' means to be attached/keen to.
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of tenir?
Tenir in the French subjunctive: je tienne, tu tiennes, il/elle/on tienne, nous tenions, vous teniez, ils/elles tiennent.
Is tenir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je tienne; tu tiennes; il/elle/on tienne; nous tenions; vous teniez; ils/elles tiennent.
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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