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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will learn how to express future actions using the French "futur proche" (near future tense). The "futur proche" is used to talk about events or actions that will happen in the near future. It is formed by combining the verb "aller" (to go) in the present tense with the infinitive form of the main verb. This tense is commonly used in everyday conversations and is essential for basic communication in French. So let's dive in and discover how to express the future in French!

Formation of the Futur Proche[edit | edit source]

The formation of the "futur proche" is quite simple. You only need two elements: the present tense of the verb "aller" (to go) and the infinitive form of the main verb. Here is how it works:

Subject pronoun + conjugated form of "aller" + infinitive verb

Let's take a look at some examples to understand how to form the "futur proche":

French	Pronunciation	English
Je vais manger	zhuh veh mahn-zhay	I am going to eat
Tu vas étudier	too vah ay-tu-dyay	You are going to study
Il/Elle/On va partir	eel/el/ohn vah par-teer	He/She/One is going to leave
Nous allons regarder	noo-zah-lohn ruh-gar-day	We are going to watch
Vous allez venir	voo zah-lay vuh-neer	You are going to come
Ils/Elles vont parler	eel/el vont par-lay	They are going to speak

As you can see, "aller" is conjugated according to the subject pronoun, and the infinitive verb remains unchanged. This makes the "futur proche" relatively easy to form. Now let's explore how to use it in different contexts.

Usage of the Futur Proche[edit | edit source]

The "futur proche" is used to express actions that will happen in the near future. It is often used when talking about plans, intentions, or predictions. Here are some common situations in which the "futur proche" is used:

1. Plans and Intentions[edit | edit source]

When talking about future plans and intentions, the "futur proche" is frequently used. It allows you to express what you are going to do or what you intend to do. For example:

Je vais aller au cinéma ce soir. (I am going to go to the cinema tonight.)
Nous allons visiter Paris pendant les vacances. (We are going to visit Paris during the holidays.)

In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to talk about specific plans or intentions for the future.

2. Predictions[edit | edit source]

The "futur proche" can also be used to make predictions or assumptions about the future. While it may not be as common as other future tenses, it can still be used in this context. For example:

Il va pleuvoir demain. (It is going to rain tomorrow.)
Ils vont gagner le match. (They are going to win the game.)

In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to predict or assume future events.

3. Immediate Future[edit | edit source]

Another common use of the "futur proche" is to talk about actions that will happen in the immediate future, or actions that are about to happen. For example:

Attends, je vais t'aider. (Wait, I am going to help you.)
J'arrive, je vais ouvrir la porte. (I'm coming, I'm going to open the door.)

In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to indicate actions that will happen very soon.

Exceptions and Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

While the formation of the "futur proche" is generally straightforward, there are a few exceptions and irregular verbs that you should be aware of. Here are some examples:

Aller (to go) - Je vais, tu vas, il/elle/on va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
Avoir (to have) - J'ai, tu as, il/elle/on a, nous avons, vous avez, ils/elles ont
Être (to be) - Je suis, tu es, il/elle/on est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont
Faire (to do/make) - Je fais, tu fais, il/elle/on fait, nous faisons, vous faites, ils/elles font
Pouvoir (can) - Je peux, tu peux, il/elle/on peut, nous pouvons, vous pouvez, ils/elles peuvent
Savoir (to know) - Je sais, tu sais, il/elle/on sait, nous savons, vous savez, ils/elles savent
Venir (to come) - Je viens, tu viens, il/elle/on vient, nous venons, vous venez, ils/elles viennent

These verbs have irregular conjugations in the present tense of "aller" and therefore have irregular forms in the "futur proche" as well. It's important to familiarize yourself with these irregularities and practice using them in context.

Examples and Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you understand how to form and use the "futur proche", let's practice with some examples. Try to translate the following sentences into French using the "futur proche":

1. I am going to study French tomorrow. 2. Are you going to travel to France next week? 3. She is going to buy a new car. 4. We are going to have dinner at the restaurant tonight. 5. They are going to watch a movie this weekend.

Take your time and think about the correct formation of the "futur proche" for each sentence. Once you have your answers, you can check them below:

1. Je vais étudier le français demain. 2. Est-ce que tu vas voyager en France la semaine prochaine? 3. Elle va acheter une nouvelle voiture. 4. Nous allons dîner au restaurant ce soir. 5. Ils vont regarder un film ce week-end.

Congratulations! You are now able to express future actions using the "futur proche" in French. Keep practicing and using this tense in different contexts to reinforce your understanding.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned how to express future actions using the French "futur proche". We have seen how to form this tense by combining the present tense of "aller" with the infinitive form of the main verb. We have also explored different contexts in which the "futur proche" is commonly used, such as plans, intentions, predictions, and immediate future actions. Additionally, we have discussed exceptions and irregular verbs in the formation of the "futur proche". By practicing and using this tense in various situations, you will become more confident in expressing future actions in French. Keep up the good work!

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Nouns and Articles

Verbs and Tenses

Adjectives and Adverbs

Negation and Interrogation

Numbers and Time

Family and Relationships

Food and Drink

Hobbies and Interests

Geography and Travel

French Culture and Arts

French History and Society

Videos[edit | edit source]

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, we will learn about the futur proche, which is used to express future actions in French. The futur proche is a verb construction that consists of the present tense of the verb "aller" (to go) followed by the infinitive of the main verb. It is commonly used in spoken French and is equivalent to the English construction "going to + verb". By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use the futur proche to talk about future actions.
+In this lesson, we will learn how to express future actions using the French "futur proche" (near future tense). The "futur proche" is used to talk about events or actions that will happen in the near future. It is formed by combining the verb "aller" (to go) in the present tense with the infinitive form of the main verb. This tense is commonly used in everyday conversations and is essential for basic communication in French. So let's dive in and discover how to express the future in French!
 == Formation of the Futur Proche ==
-To form the futur proche, we need to conjugate the verb "aller" in the present tense and then add the infinitive of the main verb. Here is the conjugation of "aller" in the present tense:
+The formation of the "futur proche" is quite simple. You only need two elements: the present tense of the verb "aller" (to go) and the infinitive form of the main verb. Here is how it works:
+* Subject pronoun + conjugated form of "aller" + infinitive verb
+Let's take a look at some examples to understand how to form the "futur proche":
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Pronoun !! Conjugation
+! French !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Je || vais
+| Je vais manger || zhuh veh mahn-zhay || I am going to eat
 |-
-| Tu || vas
+| Tu vas étudier || too vah ay-tu-dyay || You are going to study
 |-
-| Il/Elle/On || va
+| Il/Elle/On va partir || eel/el/ohn vah par-teer || He/She/One is going to leave
 |-
-| Nous || allons
+| Nous allons regarder || noo-zah-lohn ruh-gar-day || We are going to watch
 |-
-| Vous || allez
+| Vous allez venir || voo zah-lay vuh-neer || You are going to come
 |-
-| Ils/Elles || vont
+| Ils/Elles vont parler || eel/el vont par-lay || They are going to speak
 |}
-Once we have conjugated "aller", we simply add the infinitive of the main verb. For example:
+As you can see, "aller" is conjugated according to the subject pronoun, and the infinitive verb remains unchanged. This makes the "futur proche" relatively easy to form. Now let's explore how to use it in different contexts.
-* Je vais manger. (I am going to eat.)
+== Usage of the Futur Proche ==
-* Tu vas jouer au football. (You are going to play football.)
-* Il va étudier ce soir. (He is going to study tonight.)
-* Nous allons voyager en Europe. (We are going to travel in Europe.)
-* Vous allez regarder un film. (You are going to watch a movie.)
-* Ils vont sortir avec des amis. (They are going to go out with friends.)
-As you can see, the futur proche is a straightforward construction that allows us to easily express future actions in French.
+The "futur proche" is used to express actions that will happen in the near future. It is often used when talking about plans, intentions, or predictions. Here are some common situations in which the "futur proche" is used:
-== Usage of the Futur Proche ==
+=== 1. Plans and Intentions ===
-The futur proche is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is often used when the time frame is relatively short, such as within the next few hours, days, or weeks. Here are some examples:
+When talking about future plans and intentions, the "futur proche" is frequently used. It allows you to express what you are going to do or what you intend to do. For example:
+* Je vais aller au cinéma ce soir. (I am going to go to the cinema tonight.)
+* Nous allons visiter Paris pendant les vacances. (We are going to visit Paris during the holidays.)
+In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to talk about specific plans or intentions for the future.
+=== 2. Predictions ===
+The "futur proche" can also be used to make predictions or assumptions about the future. While it may not be as common as other future tenses, it can still be used in this context. For example:
+* Il va pleuvoir demain. (It is going to rain tomorrow.)
+* Ils vont gagner le match. (They are going to win the game.)
+In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to predict or assume future events.
+=== 3. Immediate Future ===
+Another common use of the "futur proche" is to talk about actions that will happen in the immediate future, or actions that are about to happen. For example:
+* Attends, je vais t'aider. (Wait, I am going to help you.)
+* J'arrive, je vais ouvrir la porte. (I'm coming, I'm going to open the door.)
-* Je vais faire mes devoirs ce soir. (I am going to do my homework tonight.)
+In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to indicate actions that will happen very soon.
-* Nous allons visiter Paris la semaine prochaine. (We are going to visit Paris next week.)
-* Ils vont arriver dans une heure. (They are going to arrive in an hour.)
-It is important to note that the futur proche is not used to talk about distant future events or predictions. For those situations, we use the futur simple (simple future) tense, which we will cover in a later lesson.
+== Exceptions and Irregular Verbs ==
-== Negation in the Futur Proche ==
+While the formation of the "futur proche" is generally straightforward, there are a few exceptions and irregular verbs that you should be aware of. Here are some examples:
-To form a negative sentence in the futur proche, we simply place "ne" before the conjugated form of "aller" and "pas" after it. Here are some examples:
-* Je ne vais pas aller au cinéma ce soir. (I am not going to go to the cinema tonight.)
+* Aller (to go) - Je vais, tu vas, il/elle/on va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
-* Nous n'allons pas manger au restaurant demain. (We are not going to eat at the restaurant tomorrow.)
+* Avoir (to have) - J'ai, tu as, il/elle/on a, nous avons, vous avez, ils/elles ont
-* Ils ne vont pas venir à la réunion. (They are not going to come to the meeting.)
+* Être (to be) - Je suis, tu es, il/elle/on est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont
+* Faire (to do/make) - Je fais, tu fais, il/elle/on fait, nous faisons, vous faites, ils/elles font
+* Pouvoir (can) - Je peux, tu peux, il/elle/on peut, nous pouvons, vous pouvez, ils/elles peuvent
+* Savoir (to know) - Je sais, tu sais, il/elle/on sait, nous savons, vous savez, ils/elles savent
+* Venir (to come) - Je viens, tu viens, il/elle/on vient, nous venons, vous venez, ils/elles viennent
-As you can see, negating the futur proche is as simple as adding "ne" and "pas" around the conjugated form of "aller".
+These verbs have irregular conjugations in the present tense of "aller" and therefore have irregular forms in the "futur proche" as well. It's important to familiarize yourself with these irregularities and practice using them in context.
-== Questions in the Futur Proche ==
+== Examples and Practice ==
-To form a question in the futur proche, we invert the subject pronoun and the conjugated form of "aller". Here are some examples:
-* Est-ce que je vais partir demain? (Am I going to leave tomorrow?)
+Now that you understand how to form and use the "futur proche", let's practice with some examples. Try to translate the following sentences into French using the "futur proche":
-* Vas-tu venir à la fête ce soir? (Are you going to come to the party tonight?)
-* Va-t-il acheter un cadeau pour sa mère? (Is he going to buy a gift for his mother?)
-* Allons-nous prendre le train ou l'avion? (Are we going to take the train or the plane?)
-* Allez-vous passer les vacances à la plage? (Are you going to spend the holidays at the beach?)
-* Vont-ils jouer au tennis cet après-midi? (Are they going to play tennis this afternoon?)
-By inverting the subject pronoun and the conjugated form of "aller", we can easily form questions in the futur proche.
+. I am going to study French tomorrow.
+. Are you going to travel to France next week?
+. She is going to buy a new car.
+. We are going to have dinner at the restaurant tonight.
+. They are going to watch a movie this weekend.
-== Verbs with Irregular Conjugations in the Futur Proche ==
+Take your time and think about the correct formation of the "futur proche" for each sentence. Once you have your answers, you can check them below:
-While the futur proche is generally formed by conjugating "aller" and adding the infinitive of the main verb, there are some verbs with irregular conjugations in the futur proche. Here are a few examples:
-* aller (to go) - je vais, tu vas, il va, nous allons, vous allez, ils vont
+. Je vais étudier le français demain.
-* avoir (to have) - j'aurai, tu auras, il aura, nous aurons, vous aurez, ils auront
+. Est-ce que tu vas voyager en France la semaine prochaine?
-* être (to be) - je serai, tu seras, il sera, nous serons, vous serez, ils seront
+. Elle va acheter une nouvelle voiture.
-* faire (to do/make) - je ferai, tu feras, il fera, nous ferons, vous ferez, ils feront
+. Nous allons dîner au restaurant ce soir.
-* pouvoir (to be able to) - je pourrai, tu pourras, il pourra, nous pourrons, vous pourrez, ils pourront
+. Ils vont regarder un film ce week-end.
-* venir (to come) - je viendrai, tu viendras, il viendra, nous viendrons, vous viendrez, ils viendront
-It is important to remember the irregular conjugations of these verbs when using the futur proche.
+Congratulations! You are now able to express future actions using the "futur proche" in French. Keep practicing and using this tense in different contexts to reinforce your understanding.
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we have learned about the futur proche, which is used to express future actions in French. We have seen how to form the futur proche by conjugating "aller" in the present tense and adding the infinitive of the main verb. We have also learned about the usage of the futur proche, how to negate it, and how to form questions. Additionally, we have discussed verbs with irregular conjugations in the futur proche. With this knowledge, you can now confidently use the futur proche to talk about future actions in French.
+In this lesson, we have learned how to express future actions using the French "futur proche". We have seen how to form this tense by combining the present tense of "aller" with the infinitive form of the main verb. We have also explored different contexts in which the "futur proche" is commonly used, such as plans, intentions, predictions, and immediate future actions. Additionally, we have discussed exceptions and irregular verbs in the formation of the "futur proche". By practicing and using this tense in various situations, you will become more confident in expressing future actions in French. Keep up the good work!
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