French language Q&A Forum

Hi

Regarding the phrase 'j'ai cru que je n'y arriverais jamais', I was thinking that 'j'ai cru' might need to be followed by the subjunctive, as the part after j'ai cru is negative.  Does the subjunctive rule only apply if it is je n'ai pas cru perhaps?

Thanks

Megan

After taking the initial test, naturally, my level is entry level. However, the suggested lessons consist of things I have no idea about. I don't even know the French pronouns to begin with! How is it suggesting things like using La, Le, etc. 

I'm not very encouraged to upgrade the plan if that's the case. 

Would you mind clarifying this issue?

Thanks.

Can anyone help with the phrase 'inscrit en contre'.  According to the local newspaper, our local rugby team won at the weekend:

'.....grâce à un essai inscrit en contre'

I have looked it up but cannot grasp the meaning of the phrase.  Thanks

Paula 

I can find no reference with a definition for 'sûre' ?! Is this a colloquialism?

both  google and deep L give the translation for roller coaster as les montagne russes but you didn't give this as an option. Are both used or is grand huit more common?