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!

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!

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.