Why subjunctive?

Joakim R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why subjunctive?

The subjunctive tens is associated with fear/doubt/uncertainty. So why is it used with "aimer que" ?
Asked 7 years ago
GruffNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Hi Joakim - it's also used to express wishes/hypothetical futures. This is the same in English in fact: "I would like that you be there on time."

You can read more about it here:
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Hope that helps!
Joakim R. asked:

Why subjunctive?

The subjunctive tens is associated with fear/doubt/uncertainty. So why is it used with "aimer que" ?

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