Would you pls explain the differences and nuances of the use of il faut que +subjunctive and devour + the infinitive. When is it better to use one vs the other?
Il faut que vs use of devour + infinitive
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MarnieKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Il faut que vs use of devour + infinitive
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate aller in the subjunctive present in French (Le Subjonctif Présent)"
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Chris Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
There have been discussions about this before. Il faut is more impersonal than devoir; that's the main difference. Devoir conveys a bit more urgency, maybe.
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