Friday, May 22, 2020

When to Use the Subjunctive with Il Paraît Que

The French expression il paraà ®t que  means it seems that and it may require the subjunctive, depending on whether it is used affirmatively, negatively or interrogatively. When used affirmatively, il paraà ®t que  does not need the subjunctive. Example Il paraà ®t quil le fait.It seems that he does it. But when using il paraà ®t que to express doubt or uncertainty, use the subjunctive. Examples Il ne paraà ®t pas quil le fasse.It doesnt seem that he does it (he doesnt seem to do it). Paraà ®t-il quil le fasse ?Does he seem to do it?

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