Subjunctive after Verbs of Emotion
Être content/triste/désolé que, regretter que, avoir peur que, craindre que + subjunctive: the fact may be real, but it is presented through an emotional reaction, and that framing is what triggers the mood. Craindre and avoir peur optionally add a meaningless ne explétif (je crains qu'il ne vienne) that is not a negation.
This Concept is waiting for its first lesson!
Être content/triste/désolé que, regretter que, avoir peur que, craindre que + subjunctive: the fact may be real, but it is presented through an emotional reaction, and that framing is what triggers the mood. Craindre and avoir peur optionally add a meaningless ne explétif (je crains qu'il ne vienne) that is not a negation.
Are you a teacher? Sign in to start contributing.
Sign In