This means that when the subjunctive is called for with a main verb in the past, the verb in the subordinate clause should, according to strict rules of French grammar, be in the past perfect subjunctive.
But in reality, the past perfect subjunctive is literary and extremely rare; the past subjunctive is used instead. This free website is created with love and a great deal of work. If you love it, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation. You must log in to post a comment. NOTE: the verb to be is always were in past subjunctive.
If I were you, I would go to the house in the country to relax. I wish you were here. You act as if you were single. He started to cry as if he had a horrible dream. I had wanted you to finish your homework. When the time frame of the subjunctive clause precedes the time frame of the introductory clause, the past subjunctive is used:. Je suis content que tu aies pu venir hier. I am glad that you were able to come over yesterday. He can sign up, although he has already taken this course.
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