How would we say 'it's a pity she couldn't come..?'

DanielleC1Kwiziq community member

How would we say 'it's a pity she couldn't come..?'

Is this correct: C'est dommage qu'elle n'aie pas pu venir? Merci!
Asked 6 years ago
AurélieKwiziq team member
Bonjour Danielle !

It's almost perfect:
C'est dommage qu'elle n'ait pas pu venir.

Aie is the je form of Le Subjonctif.

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How would we say 'it's a pity she couldn't come..?'

Is this correct: C'est dommage qu'elle n'aie pas pu venir? Merci!

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