A desire for "someone else" OR 'something else' to do something?

Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

A desire for "someone else" OR 'something else' to do something?

Hi , the point I was trying to make in my question immediately below was that the lesson states that the subjunctive applies after 'vouloir que' where a desire for "someone else" to do something is involved. In the sentence that I quote it is 'something else' that is involved i. e. son film, and not "someone else".

Could you please clarify.

Thank you

This question relates to:French lesson "Vouloir que + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = To want someone to do something in French"

Asked 4 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Thank you for pointing this out Stewart, the lesson has been updated to include ‘things’ as well as people. Hope this is now clearer.

Bonne continuation!

Like14 years ago

Tom K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Stewart,

I'm sure you are correct, "vouloir que" can refer to both people and things. pehaps the lesson should be updated to reflect this.

Tom

Like14 years ago

Stewart H. asked:

A desire for "someone else" OR 'something else' to do something?

Hi , the point I was trying to make in my question immediately below was that the lesson states that the subjunctive applies after 'vouloir que' where a desire for "someone else" to do something is involved. In the sentence that I quote it is 'something else' that is involved i. e. son film, and not "someone else".

Could you please clarify.

Thank you

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