The Subjunctivisor!
Does de façon que require the subjunctive?
De façon que may require the subjunctive, depending on whether the outcome that follows has been achieved.
- When de façon que indicates that something has occurred, it’s followed by the indicative
- When de façon que introduces a goal or possibility, it needs the subjunctive
Par exemple…
J’ai parlé fort de façon que tout le monde peut entendre.
I spoke loudly so that everyone could hear. (and they did)Je parle fort de façon que tout le monde puisse entendre.
I’m speaking loudly so that everyone can hear. (at least, I hope they can)
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