Subjunctive or indicative with the verb esperer

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Subjunctive or indicative with the verb esperer

The corrections give the options of both subjunctive and indicative conjugation following the verb "esperer". Can you clarify? Thanks

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Espérer takes the indicative in general. The subjunctive is used if the uncertainty of the wish is to be underlined.

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Subjunctive or indicative with the verb esperer

The corrections give the options of both subjunctive and indicative conjugation following the verb "esperer". Can you clarify? Thanks

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