Opinion Phrases in French

In French, there are a few different ways to express opinions. Here are some common phrases you can use:

• Je pense que… – I think that…
• Il me semble que… – It seems to me that…
• J’ai l’impression que… – I have the feeling that…
• Ça m’a l’air que… – It looks like…

When expressing opinions, you can use the subjunctive mood or the indicative mood. The subjunctive mood is used when you are unsure about something or when you want to express doubt. The indicative mood is used when you are certain about something or when you want to state a fact.

Here are some examples:

• Je pense que tu as raison. – I think you’re right. (subjunctive)
• Il me semble qu’elle est malade. – It seems to me that she’s sick. (subjunctive)
• J’ai l’impression qu’ils vont arriver en retard. – I have the feeling that they’re going to arrive late. (subjunctive)
• Ça m’a l’air qu’elle est en colère. – It looks like she’s angry. (indicative)