Why subjunctive?
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Joakim R.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Why subjunctive?
The subjunctive tens is associated with fear/doubt/uncertainty. So why is it used with "aimer que" ?
This question relates to:French lesson "Aimer que/détester que + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = to like/hate that in French"
Asked 7 years ago
Hi Joakim - it's also used to express wishes/hypothetical futures. This is the same in English in fact: "I would like that you be there on time."
You can read more about it here:
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Hope that helps!
You can read more about it here:
https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/my-languages/french/glossary/74">https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/my-languages/french/glossary/74">https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/my-languages/french/glossary/74">https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/my-languages/french/glossary/74
Hope that helps!
Joakim R. asked:
Why subjunctive?
The subjunctive tens is associated with fear/doubt/uncertainty. So why is it used with "aimer que" ?
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