The Subjunctivisor!
Does être convaincu require the subjunctive?
Être convaincu may require the subjunctive, depending on whether it is used affirmatively, negatively, or interrogatively:
Par exemple…
Je suis convaincu qu’elle sait la vérité.
I’m convinced she knows the truth.Je ne suis pas convaincu qu’elle sache la vérité.
I’m not convinced she knows the truth.Es-tu convaincu qu’elle sache la vérité ?
Are you convinced she knows the truth?
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