Avoir vs Prendre

G B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum.

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

Asked 4 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi G,

In this example, it is more to translate the idea of 'getting a dessert' rather than eating it, so 'avoir' is correct.

Hope this helps!

Like44 years ago

G B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It does thank you!

Like04 years ago

G B. asked:

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum.

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

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