Indicative versus Subjunctive after Verbs of Opinion
Penser, croire, trouver, and il me semble take the indicative when affirmative (je pense qu'il vient) but flip to the subjunctive when negated or inverted, because doubt is introduced: je ne pense pas qu'il vienne, crois-tu qu'il vienne ? Negation in est-ce que questions keeps the flip; casual affirmative questions often stay indicative.
This Concept is waiting for its first lesson!
Penser, croire, trouver, and il me semble take the indicative when affirmative (je pense qu'il vient) but flip to the subjunctive when negated or inverted, because doubt is introduced: je ne pense pas qu'il vienne, crois-tu qu'il vienne ? Negation in est-ce que questions keeps the flip; casual affirmative questions often stay indicative.
Are you a teacher? Sign in to start contributing.
Sign In