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Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

Megan H.C1Kwiziq community member

Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

Hi

How come there is no subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'?  

Merci

Megan

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Housewarming party"

Dictation exercise C1

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

You don't use the subjunctive if faut is followed by an infinitive. The subsequent que belongs to dire and not to faut.

Il faut dire qu'il a raison. -- It must be said that he is right.
Il faut que tu le dises. -- You must say it.

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Megan H.C1Kwiziq community member

Ah yes I see.  thanks Chris.

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Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

Hi

How come there is no subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'?  

Merci

Megan

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