Penser with negative triggers subj. mood?

Kevin C.C1Kwiziq community member

Je n'aurais pensé que l'aurais si facilement. Should je n'aurais pensé trigger the subjunctive?

Asked 3 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Kevin,

Actually not in this case -

Je n'aurais jamais pensé que je l'aurais si facilement = I never thought I would get it/ pass so easily

Because the doubt is eliminated and the person passed her/ his driving test

Hope this helps!

Like23 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

HI Kevin,

The short answer is yes it should. Why? Because doubt is being expressed when penser is used in a negative construction.

Incidentally "je n'aurais pensé is missing "pas" or "jamais" after aurais.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Like03 years ago

Je n'aurais pensé que l'aurais si facilement. Should je n'aurais pensé trigger the subjunctive?

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