Sorry, my question didn't actually come through, only the title. Trying again: If "Nous aimons que tu sois à l'heure." is "We like that you're on time." Would it be correct to say "Nous t'aimerions être à l'heure." for "We would like you to be on time." ? Merci beaucoup.

Bonjour Lisa, There are two verbs that could be used to say this: Nous aimerions que vous soyez à l'heure. Nous souhaitons que vous soyez à l’heure. Note that the first phrase the verb aimer is in le conditionnel; while the second phrase souhaiter is in l'indicatif. However, être is conjugated in le subjonctif in the clause of both sentences. J'espère que ma réponse vous aiderait. Bonne chance et bonne continuation dans vos études en français, la langue de Molière et qui a été utilisé par le monde français depuis l’époque d’Hugues Capet

Merci pour l'aide, Ron. J'ai réalisé ce soir que je devrais utiliser "que" dans la phrase. C'est bon que je ne parle pas souvent avec ceux qui parlent français, parce que suis lente à me souvenir de bons mots!

I fully understand. One thing to keep in mind is that speaking French is not a race or a competition. You sound like me in that respect. I finally realized that the only pressure I was sensing to speak quicker was coming from inside me. Since you do not say where you live, I don't know what resources in the community you have, but the single best thing that you can do to augment your speaking ability is to find and join a French conversation class. If there is an Alliance Française in your area, they have great classes. If not, perhaps a college or university close at hand has non-credit courses that offer such a thing. Alternatively, private lessons with a native french-speaking person would do the trick too; however, this option may be the most expensive. Bonne chance et je suis très ravi que j'avais pu de vous aider.

"Nous t'aimerions être à l'heure" would be a literal translation of the English way to say this. It would, however, be wrong in French. Ron already explained the correct form to express this. I just wanted to respond specifically to the example you gave. -- Chris (not a native speaker).

Bonjour Chris, I really enjoy reading your input too. You have given me a lot more knowledge that I was unaware of. SVP, keep up the good work. Ron

Bonjour K, Here is a link to the «Subjunctivisor» on this site. I searched it and was unable to locate haïr as a verb that needs the subjunctive; however, Aurèlie gave a response that indicates yes: «The answer is yes: haïr is a synonym of détester, though less commonly used nowadays, and just like détester, will be followed by Le Subjonctif: Je hais que tu sois si parfait ! I hate that you are so perfect! » Bonne chance ! Ron

Bonjour Jennifer, Here is a link to the «Subjunctivisor» on this site. I searched it and was unable to locate haïr as a verb that needs the subjunctive. Bonne chance.

Hi Jennifer, As far as I can see the verb haïr would (in theory) trigger the subjective, given that it's a strong expression of opinion or judgement. But, and this is a big but, quite simply it is never used in french to express "I hate that [something is the case]." In this case "détester que" remains the correct construction.

Thank you both. I looked up larrousse and I think it seems to take de plus an infinitive. Not sure concentration going will look again later.

Further research shows you're right. It can be used in such a construction and yes it does take the subjunctive: Haïr que (+ subjonctif) : il hait que l'on arrive en retard.

Just to let you know, Aurélie, haïr is still being marked as wrong.

Can the haïr be used in this example instead of détester que?