| 8.3.3 The subjonctif after verbs of fear, insecurity, surprise |
| Examples | |
| craindre = to be afraid, to fear | |
| Je crains qu' il le lui ait écrit. | 
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| I am afraid that he has written it to her. | |
| Je crains qu' il le lui écrive. |
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| I am afraid that he writes it to her. | |
| surprendre = to surprise | |
| Il est surpris qu' un avion puisse voler. | |
| He is surprised that a plane can fly. | |
| être sûr(e) = to be sure | |
| Elle n' est pas sûre qu' il soit fou. | |
| She is not sure that he is crazy. |
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