Celebrate the holidays! Save 20% on annual and biennial Premium »
  • French»
  • French Q&A»
  • Why is there a 'le' in 'que tu le veuilles' instead of just 'que tu veuilles'

Why is there a 'le' in 'que tu le veuilles' instead of just 'que tu veuilles'

James L.A0Kwiziq community member

Why is there a 'le' in 'que tu le veuilles' instead of just 'que tu veuilles'

Why is there a 'le' between 'tu' and veuilles in this sentence 'C'est comme ça, que tu le veuilles ou pas' instead of just que tu veuilles.

 

 

 

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate vouloir in the subjunctive present in French (Le Subjonctif Présent)"
Asked 10 months ago
Like0Answer3
Share
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi James,

The answer is in the following lesson -

Using neuter pronouns le or l' to refer to previously mentioned ideas (French Direct Object Pronouns)

Bonne Continuation !

 

Like010 months ago
Share
Stephen B.B2Kwiziq community member

The English translation should be “ You'll come, whether you want to or not!” IMHO, rather than the literal translation of le as it.

Like07 months ago
Share
CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for pointing this out, I have now corrected the English.

Bonne Continuation!

Like07 months ago
Share
James L. asked:

Why is there a 'le' in 'que tu le veuilles' instead of just 'que tu veuilles'

Why is there a 'le' between 'tu' and veuilles in this sentence 'C'est comme ça, que tu le veuilles ou pas' instead of just que tu veuilles.

 

 

 

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« Puis les adultes allaient faire du ski pendanta ce que »
Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Let me take a look at that...