Why isn't the phrase "Before they went to live over there" not in the subjonctif passe? I am not sure the answers thus far are sufficient.

Michele L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why isn't the phrase "Before they went to live over there" not in the subjonctif passe? I am not sure the answers thus far are sufficient.

Asked 4 years ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Michele,

A similar question was asked a few days ago. Aurélie, one of our amazing French language experts, answered the question. 

See link: present-vs-past-subjunctive

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée!

 

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I don't know the full sentence, could you post it?

Michele L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Before they went to live over there, Monique and I were (like) joined at the hip.

Michele L. asked:

Why isn't the phrase "Before they went to live over there" not in the subjonctif passe? I am not sure the answers thus far are sufficient.

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