Isn't the verb after même si in the example le conditionel présent?

Michele L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Isn't the verb after même si in the example le conditionel présent?

This question relates to:French lesson "Bien que/quoique + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = although/though in French"

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LauraFrench expert and teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Michèle,

The verb after même si is est, the present tense of être. The verb later in the sentence is conditional, yes, but that's not connected to même si.

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Michele L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Thank you. I was trying to make a connection where there was not one. Merci.

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Isn't the verb after même si in the example le conditionel présent?

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