Il me veut versus Il veut que...

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Il me veut versus Il veut que...

I understand the construction and use of "Il veut que j'aille acheter du lait.", but I wonder if "Il me veut acheter du lait" is any less correct? Thanks!

Asked 3 years ago
ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

You can't use the literal translation of "he wants me to buy some milk". You could say, il m'en veut, but that means "he's mad at me".

Il me veut versus Il veut que...

I understand the construction and use of "Il veut que j'aille acheter du lait.", but I wonder if "Il me veut acheter du lait" is any less correct? Thanks!

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