Use of Subjunctive

Question

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?

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted 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 Jones · Answer

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 journéeJim