Why is this not in the subjunctive form?
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helen w.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Why is this not in the subjunctive form?
C'est vrai qu'il est un peu nul. Since this is an opinion wouldn't it be "qu'il soit un peu nul."
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate être in the subjunctive present in French (Le Subjonctif Présent)"
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Kwiziq Q&A regular contributorCorrect answer
The indicative is used to express beliefs as well as certainty, while one of the uses of the subjunctive is to imply doubt. "C'est vrai" implies a degree of certainty, which is why the indicative is used in this example. A similar structure would be "Je pense qu'il est un peu nul." (belief - therefore, Indicative) vs. "Penses-tu qu'il soit un peu nul?" The interrogative form implies doubt and thus requires subjunctive.
Hasan D.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
what about past it is necessary that you were at the cinema
il faut que tu sois au cinema
il faut que tu etais au cinema
il faut que tu que tu aies été au cinema
whic one is true
helen w. asked:
Why is this not in the subjunctive form?
C'est vrai qu'il est un peu nul. Since this is an opinion wouldn't it be "qu'il soit un peu nul."
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