Il est probable que = subjunctive?

HearTheThunder

17

Oui? Non?

Aaagh!

Reply 1

kellywood_5

17

I think it takes the indicative because saying that something is probable isn't really expressing doubt, but I wouldn't bet money on it or anything.

Reply 2

Gooner

14

Il est probable que takes the indicitive like Kelly said, but should you negate it or invert the phrase so it was 'Est-il probable...' it would take the subjunctive because it would denote a sense of doubt :smile:

Hope this helps

Reply 3

Unregistered

It's indicative mateys!

Reply 4

Firz

Il est possible que + subjonctif
Il est probable que + indicatif

Pretty sure that's it - two of my french grammar books say so anyway. Often times the French themselves get the two mixed up, so don't worry too much about it =)

Reply 5

Firz

wesetters

il est possible que + subjunctive !

Ah sorry about that :redface:

I meant to put it there to show the contrast cause people normally confuse the two, but ended up typing the wrong thing in the end!

Thanks for pointing it out =]

Reply 6

Gooner

14

Firz

Il est possible que + subjonctif
Il est probable que + indicatif

Pretty sure that's it - two of my french grammar books say so anyway. Often times the French themselves get the two mixed up, so don't worry too much about it =)

Schaum's doesn't! Il est possible que takes the subjunctive.

Il est probable que = subjunctive?

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