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?
Use of Subjunctive
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Paris K.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Use of Subjunctive
Hello team and learners:
Asked 8 months ago
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. 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
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