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Prétender que in the negative

I suggest, that given no additional context, that an argument can be made that ‘pretendre que’ in the negative is now a statement of fact, parallel to ‘doubter Québec in the negative. The speaker is stating the fact of Marie having no specific opinion, rather than a statement of what Marie may not opine. Subtle difference, but crucial, I think.

This question relates to:French lesson ""Penser/trouver/savoir/croire/prétendre que" are followed with the indicative mood (L'Indicatif) in affirmative sentences BUT with the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) in negative ones"

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CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Susan,

Thank you for pointing this out! This test question has now been amended so that there is no ambiguity.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Susan asked:View original

Prétender que in the negative

I suggest, that given no additional context, that an argument can be made that ‘pretendre que’ in the negative is now a statement of fact, parallel to ‘doubter Québec in the negative. The speaker is stating the fact of Marie having no specific opinion, rather than a statement of what Marie may not opine. Subtle difference, but crucial, I think.

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