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Welcome to our exciting journey into the future! In this lesson, we're diving into the future tense in Haitian, a crucial aspect of the language that allows you to express actions that will happen. Understanding the future tense is essential for planning, making promises, or simply chatting about what lies ahead. As a learner, grasping how to communicate about future actions will significantly enhance your conversational skills and overall fluency in Haitian.

In this lesson, we’ll cover the following points:

• What is the future tense?

• How is the future tense formed?

• Examples of future tense in use.

• Exercises for practice.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use the future tense in your conversations. So, let's get started!

What is the Future Tense?

The future tense allows you to discuss actions that haven’t happened yet but will occur later. It’s a way to convey intentions, plans, and predictions. In Haitian, the future tense is typically formed using the verb "ap" followed by the verb in its base form.

How is the Future Tense Formed?

To form the future tense in Haitian, follow this simple structure:

Future Tense Structure:

• Subject + ap + base form of the verb

For example:

• I will eat = M ap manje.

• They will dance = Yo ap danse.

Let’s break it down further.

Examples of Future Tense in Use

To illustrate how this works, check out the following table with various examples:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English
M ap travay.	/ɛm ap tʁavaj/	I will work.
Ou ap li liv la.	/u ap li liv la/	You will read the book.
Li ap jwe foutbòl.	/li ap ʒwe futbɔl/	He/She will play soccer.
Nou ap ale nan mache.	/nu ap ale na maʃe/	We will go to the market.
Yo ap manje manje a.	/jo ap maʒe maʒe a/	They will eat the food.
M ap ekri yon lèt.	/ɛm ap ekʁi jɔ̃ lɛt/	I will write a letter.
Ou ap gade televizyon.	/u ap ɡade televizjɔ̃/	You will watch television.
Li ap pale Kreyòl.	/li ap pale kʁe.jɔl/	He/She will speak Haitian.
Nou ap fè yon fèt.	/nu ap fe jɔ̃ fɛt/	We will have a party.
Yo ap fè devwa yo.	/jo ap fe dɛvwa jo/	They will do their homework.
M ap vizite zanmi mwen.	/ɛm ap vizite zɑ̃mi mɛ̃/	I will visit my friend.
Ou ap achte yon machin.	/u ap aʃte jɔ̃ maʃɛ̃/	You will buy a car.
Li ap travay nan biwo a.	/li ap tʁavaj nɑ̃ bivo a/	He/She will work in the office.
Nou ap monte nan bis la.	/nu ap mɔ̃te nɑ̃ bis la/	We will get on the bus.
Yo ap fè yon vwayaj.	/jo ap fe jɔ̃ vwa.jaʒ/	They will take a trip.
M ap jwe jwèt la.	/ɛm ap ʒwe ʒwɛt la/	I will play the game.
Ou ap fè yon desen.	/u ap fe jɔ̃ dɛzɛ̃/	You will draw a picture.
Li ap pran yon ti repo.	/li ap pʁɑ̃ jɔ̃ ti ʁɛpo/	He/She will take a little break.
Nou ap pale sou sa.	/nu ap pale su sa/	We will talk about that.
Yo ap chante ansanm.	/jo ap ʃɑ̃te ɑ̃sɑ̃/	They will sing together.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Now that you have a solid understanding of how to form the future tense, let's put that knowledge to the test with some exercises.

Exercises for Practice

Here are ten exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned about the future tense in Haitian.

1. Translate the following sentences into Haitian:

1. I will study tomorrow.

2. You will cook dinner.

3. They will play basketball.

4. She will visit her grandmother.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct future tense form of the verbs:

1. M ______ (ale) nan plaj la.

2. Ou ______ (fè) devwa yo.

3. Li ______ (jwe) mizik la.

4. Nou ______ (vizite) Pòtoprens.

3. Change the following present tense sentences into future tense:

1. M ap manje pen.

2. Yo ap travay ansanm.

3. Ou ap gade fim.

4. Li ap li jounal.

4. Create your own sentences using the future tense with the following subjects:

1. I

2. We

3. They

4. You

5. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your plans for the weekend using the future tense.

6. Listen to a friend describe their future plans. Write down what they say and translate it into Haitian.

7. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

1. M ap apale Kreyòl.

2. Nou ap jwe yo jwèt.

3. Ou ap li liv la.

4. Li ap fè yon bon fèt.

8. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences:

1. M ______ (ap / pa) ale nan fèt la.

2. Yo ______ (ap / pa) jwe foutbòl.

3. Ou ______ (ap / pa) fè manje.

9. Match the sentences in English with their Haitian translations:

1. I will dance.

2. They will travel.

3. We will eat.

4. She will sing.

10. Convert the following future tense sentences into negative form:

1. M ap ale nan mache.

2. Ou ap fè devwa yo.

3. Li ap jwe jwèt la.

Solutions and Explanations

Let’s go through the exercises together. Here are the solutions and explanations for each one.

1. Translations:

1. M ap etidye demen.

2. Ou ap kwit dine.

3. Yo ap jwe baskètbòl.

4. Li ap vizite granmè li.

2. Fill in the blanks:

1. M ap ale nan plaj la.

2. Ou ap fè devwa yo.

3. Li ap jwe mizik la.

4. Nou ap vizite Pòtoprens.

3. Change to future tense:

1. M ap manje pen. → (already in future tense)

2. Yo ap travay ansanm. → (already in future tense)

3. Ou ap gade fim. → (already in future tense)

4. Li ap li jounal. → (already in future tense)

4. Your own sentences: (Answers will vary)

1. M ap ale nan sinema dimanch.

2. Nou ap fè yon piknik.

3. Yo ap jwe nan pak la.

4. Ou ap vizite zanmi ou.

5. Short paragraph: (Answers will vary)

6. Listening exercise: (Answers will vary)

7. Corrections:

1. M ap pale Kreyòl.

2. Nou ap jwe jwèt la.

3. Ou ap li liv la.

4. Li ap fè yon gwo fèt.

8. Choose the correct form:

1. M ap ale nan fèt la.

2. Yo pa jwe foutbòl.

3. Ou ap fè manje.

9. Match the sentences:

1. M ap danse.

2. Yo ap vwayaje.

3. Nou ap manje.

4. Li ap chante.

10. Convert to negative:

1. M pa ap ale nan mache.

2. Ou pa ap fè devwa yo.

3. Li pa ap jwe jwèt la.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the future tense! Remember, practice is key to mastering any language. Keep incorporating the future tense into your conversations, and soon it will become second nature. Stay curious and keep exploring the beautiful world of Haitian language and culture!

Table of Contents - Haitian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender of Nouns
• Plural of Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Verbs

• Verb Conjugation - Present
• Negation of Verbs
• Interrogative Form of Verbs

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Adjectives

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Position of Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Word Order in Simple Sentences
• Negative Sentences
• Questions

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense - Completed Actions
• Progressive Tense - Ongoing Actions
• Future Tense - Future Actions

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions
• Nationalities and Languages

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Time Expressions

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Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meats and Seafood
• Drinks

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Haitian History and Geography

• Haitian Independence
• Haitian Geography
• Haitian Holidays

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Haitian Art and Music

• Haitian Painters
• Haitian Music Styles
• Haitian Dance

Sources

• All Haitian Creole Verb Tenses Cheat Sheet
• Haitian Creole/Verb Tenses - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...

Other Lessons

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Pronouns
• Negation
• Future Tense
• Conditional Mood
• Plural of Nouns
• Past Tense Completed Actions
• Nouns
• 0 to A1 Course
• Questions

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