Avoir vs Prendre

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Avoir vs Prendre

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum. 

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

Asked 4 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi G,

In this example, it is more to translate the idea of 'getting a dessert' rather than eating it, so 'avoir' is correct.

Hope this helps!

GC1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It does thank you!

Avoir vs Prendre

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum. 

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

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