Thought espérer does not take subjuntive.
Why is this in the subjunctive. ‘Espérons que les nouvelles recrues aient un impact.....’
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Why is this in the subjunctive. ‘Espérons que les nouvelles recrues aient un impact.....’
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Predictions for the Six Nation Tournament France-Ireland game"
Asked 4 years ago
In general, there is no subjunctive following the verb espérer. However, if a strong sense of uncertainty about the wish is being conveyed, the subjunctive may be used.
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