Today I teach you how to use the French subjonctif present tense my friend.
Monsieur Jean voulait que ses enfants soient sages.
Mr. Jean wanted his children to behave.
ll faudrait qu’elle soit prête avant que je rentre pour qu’on parte de suite.
It would be useful if she was ready before I get home so we could leave right away.
Tu devrais lui parler avant qu’il ne parte.
You should talk to him before he leaves.
Le professeur veut que ses étudiants travaillent très sérieusement.
The professor wants his students to work very seriously.
Il est important qu’il fasse ses devoirs, même s’il est fatigué.
It is important that he does his homework, even if he is tired.
Sophie et Julie vont chercher le livre à la librairie avant qu’il ne fasse nuit.
Sophie and Julie are going to pick up the book from the bookstore before it’s dark.
Qu’il y aille ou pas, peu importe. Moi j’y vais !
Whether he goes there or not, it doesn’t matter. I’m going!
French With a Smile 