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Où que nous soyons, la connexion doit être stable.
Meaning
Wherever we are, the connection must be stable.
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Breakdown of Où que nous soyons, la connexion doit être stable.
être
to be
nous
we / us (object pronoun)
devoir
to have to / must
où que
wherever
Questions & Answers about Où que nous soyons, la connexion doit être stable.
Why do we use the subjunctive soyons in this sentence?
The phrase où que (meaning "wherever" or "no matter where") always triggers the subjunctive. It sets up a concession, meaning a situation that remains true regardless of the location. In French, these "no matter [question word]" phrases require the subjunctive mood.
What is the difference between using où que here versus n'importe où?
Où que specifically introduces a dependent clause and requires a subject and a subjunctive verb immediately after it (où que nous soyons). If you use n'importe où (anywhere), it doesn't trigger the subjunctive and you would need to rephrase the sentence entirely, such as: Nous pouvons être n'importe où, la connexion doit être stable.
Is it a typo that connexion is spelled with an "x"?
Could doit être mean "is probably" in this context?
The verb devoir can express probability (like "she must be here" meaning "she is probably here"). However, following the strong condition of où que nous soyons, this sentence expresses an absolute requirement or obligation. It means the connection "has to be" stable, rather than it "probably is" stable.