why subjunctif "mes parents m'aient fait,"

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why subjunctif "mes parents m'aient fait,"

Why is the subjunctive past used in "le plus beau cadeau que mes parents m'aient fait"? Seems to me the subjunctive is not necessary.

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Growing up in a bilingual family"

Dictation exercise B2

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Carl C. asked:

why subjunctif "mes parents m'aient fait,"

Why is the subjunctive past used in "le plus beau cadeau que mes parents m'aient fait"? Seems to me the subjunctive is not necessary.

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