The Subjunctivisor!
Does répondre require the subjunctive?
No, répondre does not take the subjunctive.
Par exemple…
Je réponds que Josiane sait où acheter les meilleurs croissants.
I’m responding that Josiane knows where to buy the best croissants.
The Subjunctivisor! | Subjunctive lesson
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