Why is the past subjunctive called for here?:
Je me souviens de cet hiver-là comme l'un des plus rudes que j'aie vécus
Past subjunctive
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G B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Past subjunctive
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "An especially harsh winter"
Asked 2 years ago
The subjunctive is called for because of the superlative l'un des plus rudes. In French, a statement in the superlative is often accompanied by the subjunctive because claiming that something is the highest, strongest, harshest, etc. is always to be taken with a bit of doubt. Only when one wants to express absolute certainty, the indicative is used.
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/superlative-subjunctive/
Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi G,
According to Laura Lawless's "subjunctivisor", se souvenir que does not take the subjunctive at all.
So perhaps there is an error that needs to be flagged up?
Jim
G B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
That's one of the grammar rules I've never come across before. Makes perfect sense though.
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