Getting into an exclusive nightclub (la discothèque) often depends on the mood of the bouncer (le videur). If you aren't on the list, they might just turn you away (refouler).
| He is uncompromising and he is going to turn you away. | Il est intransigeant et il va te refouler. |
Whoever (Qui que)
To say "whoever" or "no matter who," use the expression qui que. Because it introduces an indefinite or hypothetical situation, it must always be followed by the subjunctive mood.
| Whoever you are, the bouncer remains uncompromising. | Qui que vous soyez, le videur reste intransigeant. |
| Whoever you are, you must leave the dance floor. | Qui que tu sois, tu dois quitter la piste de danse. |
Whoever it may be (Qui que ce soit)
One of the most common ways you will hear this grammar point is in the fixed phrase qui que ce soit ("whoever it is" or "whoever it may be"). It uses the pronoun ce and the subjunctive form of être (soit).
| Whoever it is, he asks for an invitation. | Qui que ce soit, il demande une invitation. |
| Whoever it may be, you say that the VIP status is necessary. | Qui que ce soit, vous dites que le statut VIP est nécessaire. |
VIP Privileges
If you manage to get past the uncompromising bouncer, the management might just allow (autoriser) you inside to enjoy the dance floor.
| Going on the dance floor is a great privilege. | Aller sur la piste de danse est un grand privilège. |
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