Subjunctive with 2 different subjects

Connor K.C1Kwiziq community member

Subjunctive with 2 different subjects

Is it possible to use subjunctive to say things such as; J'ai peur que je sois stupide Ou Elle souhaite qu'elle ait eu rainson Or is it ONLY if there are two, distinctly different subjects?
Asked 8 years ago
LauraNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Connor,

You can only use the subjunctive with two different subjects. Otherwise, you just use the infinitive: J'ai peur d'être stupide.

Subjunctive with 2 different subjects

Is it possible to use subjunctive to say things such as; J'ai peur que je sois stupide Ou Elle souhaite qu'elle ait eu rainson Or is it ONLY if there are two, distinctly different subjects?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Let me take a look at that...