Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

MeganC1Kwiziq community member

Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

Hi

How come there is no subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'?  

Merci

Megan

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

You don't use the subjunctive if faut is followed by an infinitive. The subsequent que belongs to dire and not to faut.

Il faut dire qu'il a raison. -- It must be said that he is right.
Il faut que tu le dises. -- You must say it.

MeganC1Kwiziq community member

Ah yes I see.  thanks Chris.

Subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'

Hi

How come there is no subjunctive after 'Il faut dire que'?  

Merci

Megan

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