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Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

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Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

Could you please explain why, in the answer to the last question, there is a choice of using the subjunctive or not using it: - and I really hope he'll be happy!et j'espère vraiment qu'il SERA content ! 
et j'espère vraiment qu'il SOIT heureux !
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This question relates to:French writing exercise "Happy Father's Day!"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Stewart,

It all depends on the degree of doubt of the outcome.

Personally, I would use the indicative future here, because of the 'vraiment'.

But I didn't write the exercise and the subjunctive isn't wrong if you get my meaning...

 

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Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

Could you please explain why, in the answer to the last question, there is a choice of using the subjunctive or not using it: - and I really hope he'll be happy!et j'espère vraiment qu'il SERA content ! 
et j'espère vraiment qu'il SOIT heureux !
Thank you

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