When to use subjunctive commands

Question

I don't see in the lesson where it explains when to use the subjunctive conjugation for commands versus standard imperatif. Thanks!

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted Answer

Hi Maren, 
As Chris says some imperatives sound like subjunctives. 
Sache que je suis très en colère!= Know that I am furious!
Soyez à l'heure! = Be on time!
Ayez un peu de patience! = Be a bit more patient!
But these are the verbs, savoir, être, and avoir in the imperative mood, not the subjunctive.
Bonne Continuation!

Chris Wirt · Answer

You don't use the subjunctive for commands. Only a few verbs (être, avoir and savoir that I know of) are irregular in the sense that their imperative is formed like the subjunctive, without actually being the subjunctive.