The Subjunctivisor!
Does il est clair / c’est claire require the subjunctive?
Il est clair / C’est clair may require the subjunctive, depending on whether it is used affirmatively, negatively, or interrogatively:
Par exemple…
Il est clair / C’est clair qu’elle a tort.
It’s clear that she is mistaken.Il n’est pas clair / Ce n’est pas clair qu’elle ait tort.
It’s not clear that she is mistaken.Est-il clair / Est-ce clair qu’elle ait tort ?
Is it clear that she is mistaken?
Il est / C’est clair is an impersonal expression.
The Subjunctivisor! | Subjunctive lesson
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