The French subjunctive can feel intimidating, but it’s the key to sounding natural and nuanced in conversation. From expressing emotions to handling doubt and hypotheticals, it’s a core skill for ...

The Local's French grammar tips. Image: Patick Fore_Meizhi Lang via Unsplash Getting to grips with French grammar is not easy - which is why we're starting our new series offering tips and tricks for ...

On 5 May you printed a letter from Phil Jones in perfectly correct French. Two days later, you printed one from Margaret O'Hare (Letters, 7 May) suggesting Mr Jones should have used the subjunctive.