Avoir vs Prendre

G B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum.

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

Asked 4 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi G,

In this example, it is more to translate the idea of 'getting a dessert' rather than eating it, so 'avoir' is correct.

Hope this helps!

Like44 years ago

G B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It does thank you!

Like04 years ago

This question relates to the use of avoir vs prendre in one of the test questions for the subjonctif linked to this forum.

Question: "Ils n'auront pas de dessert à moins qu'ils ne fassent leurs lits".

I thought when talking about having a meal or a drink etc. the verb "prendre" was used - not avoir?

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