The Subjunctivisor!
Does être surpris require the subjunctive?
Yes, être surpris requires the subjunctive:
Par exemple…
Je suis surpris que tu fasses la vaisselle.
I’m surprised that you’re doing the dishes.
Related: Does il est surprenant que need the subjunctive?
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