The Syntax of the Subjunctive Mood in French: For High Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alonzo Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428980481 ISBN 13: 9780428980481

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the French Subjunctive with clear rules and practical guidance.

This authoritative reference explains how the Subjunctive mood is used in French, outlining when it is needed, how it contrasts with the Indicative, and how style and time affect its use. It presents a structured approach to learning, with definitions, rules, and examples that illuminate this often tricky area of French grammar.

Inside, you’ll find a thorough map of the subject, including principal and subordinate clauses, tense sequences, and common pitfalls. The book emphasizes real-world application for high school and college students, with emphasis on how mood choices reflect contingency, possibility, and nuance in written and spoken French.

• Clear guidance on when to use the Subjunctive in main and dependent clauses
• Rules and illustrations for the sequence of tenses and how they affect meaning
• Coverage of desire, emotion, doubt, denial, purpose, result, and condition
• Practical notes on negation, impersonals, relative clauses, and exceptions

Ideal for students studying modern French grammar and for teachers seeking a structured reference to support classroom work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428980481
• ISBN 13: 9780428980481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 104