vouloir subjunctive conjugation
Vouloir (to want) in the subjunctive: veuille, veuilles, veuille, voulions, vouliez, veuillent.
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.
Vouloir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
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Vouloir in a sentence
- Je veux un café, s'il vous plaît.I want a coffee, please.
- Il voulait partir tôt.He wanted to leave early.
Irregular modal verb; 'je voudrais' is the polite conditional form.
FAQ
What is the subjunctive of vouloir?
Vouloir in the French subjunctive: je veuille, tu veuilles, il/elle/on veuille, nous voulions, vous vouliez, ils/elles veuillent.
Is vouloir irregular in the subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je veuille; tu veuilles; il/elle/on veuille; nous voulions; vous vouliez; ils/elles veuillent.
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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