Use of Subjunctive

Paris K.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Use of Subjunctive

Hello team and learners: 


Please can some explain why the subjunctive mood is used in the sentence - Qu'est-ce que tu dirais qu'on se fasse une double séance en son honneur?

Asked 10 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Paris, 

The expression 'Ça te dit que' (how about) or a similar 'qu'est-ce que tu dirais que' ( what do you say/feel about doing something)  is always followed by the subjunctive.

Ça te dit qu'on aille au cinéma ? = How about we go to the pictures/movies?

Qu'est-ce que tu dirais qu'on revienne la semaine prochaine ? What do you say/feel about coming back next week?

Bonne Continuation !

 

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Bonjour Paris,

The story is about the sad passing of a person and then reminiscing about their achievements in life.

So it is a situation, heavy with emotion -- this is why I see the subjunctive mood as being appropriate.

Hope this helps.

Bonne journée

Jim

Paris K. asked:

Use of Subjunctive

Hello team and learners: 


Please can some explain why the subjunctive mood is used in the sentence - Qu'est-ce que tu dirais qu'on se fasse une double séance en son honneur?

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