Il est vrai que - French subjunctive?

Does il est vrai que take the French subjunctive?

Yes and no!

Il est vrai que is followed by the French subjunctive only in negative sentences and in questions with inversion.
In affirmative sentences, the verb is conjugated in the indicative.

Example:

Il est vrai que – C’est vrai que – It’s true that

Affirmative: Il est vrai que les températures diminuent très vite.
It is true that temperatures drop very quickly.

Negation: Il n’est pas vrai que les températures diminuent très vite.
It is not true that temperatures drop very quickly.

Question with inversion: Est-il vrai que les températures diminuent très vite ?
Is it true that temperatures drop very quickly?

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