What is Pourvu?
What is Pourvu?
Pourvu que can be used to express a condition, specifically when there is only one condition and when that one condition is sufficient. In this case, it conveys the same meaning as “provided that, as long as”.
Does Pourvu que take subjunctive?
Does pourvu que require the subjunctive? Yes, pourvu que requires the subjunctive: Par exemple… Je ferai les amuse-gueules pourvu que tu fasses le dessert.
Does a condition que Subjonctif?
The phrase à condition que (provided that) is one of a long list of what are called French conjunctive phrases, which usually introduce a subordinating clause in a sentence. Subjunctive is nearly always found in dependent, or subordinate, clauses introduced by que or qui.
What tense is J Aurais Pu?
Conditional perfect This tense is made with the conditional tense of the auxiliary verb (in this case avoir) followed by the past participle: J’aurais pu venir. – I could have come.
Is Il est clair que subjunctive?
The Subjunctivisor! Il est clair / C’est clair may require the subjunctive, depending on whether it is used affirmatively, negatively, or interrogatively: Par exemple… Il est clair / C’est clair qu’elle a tort.
Does Je doute que take the subjunctive?
Je doute que is generally followed by the subjunctive because it expresses uncertainty.
What tense is Je peux?
present tense
The verb pouvoir, when used in the present tense, is followed by an infinitive verb….Pouvoir Conjugation in the Present Tense (le présent)
| Je peux | I can |
|---|---|
| Nous pouvons | We can |
| Vous pouvez | You can (formal/plural) |
| Ils/elles peuvent | They can |
What tense is je Pouvais?
imperfect tense
We need to think carefully about the meaning of ‘could’ in English: if it means ‘would be able to’ (e.g., I could come tomorrow), we use the conditional tense in French. If it means ‘was able to’, we use the imperfect tense (je pouvais) in French.
Are all re verbs irregular?
Some of the most common irregular –RE verbs have their own internally consistent conjugation rules. These include prendre (to take), battre (to fight), mettre (to put), rompre (to break), and all of their derivatives.
