Inf vs Subj Flashcards
Hélène would prefer you to arrive before eight o’clock (different subjects)
Hélène préférerait que vous arriviez avant huit heures
Hélène would prefer to arrive before eight o’clock (same subject)
Hélène préférerait arriver avant huit heures
I prefer him to go out in the car (different subjects)
Je préfère qu’il sorte en voiture
I prefer to go out in the car (same subject)
Je préfère sortir en voiture
I want you to do the dishes
me wanting you to do it = several involved
Je veux que vous fassiez la vaisselle
me wanting you to do it = several involved = subjunctive
I want to do the dishes. (me wanting me to do the dishes = only me involved)
Je veux faire la vaisselle. (me wanting me to do the dishes = only me involved = infinitive)