C1 · Lesson 4Grammar

Imperfect and pluperfect subjunctive

Recognize the imparfait and plus-que-parfait du subjonctif in classic texts (qu'il fût, qu'il eût, qu'il vînt, qu'il eût fini), tell them from the passé simple, read il eût préféré and fût-il, and give their modern equivalents.

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