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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]

Learn French: know the futur proche with Aller under 5 minutes ...[edit | edit source]

The near future in French | Le futur proche | Learn French - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, we will learn how to express future actions in French using the "futur proche" (near future) tense. The "futur proche" is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is formed by using the verb "aller" (to go) in the present tense followed by the infinitive of the main verb. For example, "Je vais manger" means "I am going to eat."
+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!
-The "futur proche" is a very useful tense in French as it allows us to talk about future plans and intentions. It is also relatively easy to form, making it a great tense for beginners to start expressing future actions. So, let's dive in and learn how to use the "futur proche" in French!
+== Formation of the Futur Proche ==
-== Formation ==
+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:
-To form the "futur proche" tense, we need to conjugate the verb "aller" (to go) in the present tense and add the infinitive of the main verb. Here is the conjugation of "aller" in the present tense:
+* 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"
-! Person !! 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" in the present tense, we simply add the infinitive of the main verb. Let's see some examples:
+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 étudier. (You are going to study.)
-* Il va partir. (He is going to leave.)
-* Nous allons voyager. (We are going to travel.)
-* Vous allez parler. (You are going to speak.)
-* Ils vont arriver. (They are going to arrive.)
-As you can see, the formation of the "futur proche" is quite straightforward. Let's now look at some more examples to further understand its usage.
+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 ==
+=== 1. Plans and Intentions ===
-The "futur proche" is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is commonly used to express future plans, intentions, and predictions. 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.)
-* Tu vas rencontrer tes amis demain. (You are going to meet your friends tomorrow.)
-* Ils vont commencer un nouveau projet la semaine prochaine. (They are going to start a new project next week.)
-In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to indicate future actions that are planned or expected to happen. It is important to note that the "futur proche" is not used to talk about events that are too far in the future or that are certain to happen. For those situations, we use the "futur simple" (simple future) tense.
+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.)
+In these examples, the "futur proche" is used to indicate actions that will happen very soon.
-== Negation ==
+== Exceptions and Irregular Verbs ==
-To form the negative form of the "futur proche," we simply add "ne" before the conjugated form of "aller" and "pas" after the infinitive of the main verb. Here are some examples:
+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:
-* Je ne vais pas travailler demain. (I am not going to work tomorrow.)
+* Aller (to go) - Je vais, tu vas, il/elle/on va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
-* Nous n'allons pas partir en vacances cet été. (We are not going to go on vacation this summer.)
+* Avoir (to have) - J'ai, tu as, il/elle/on a, nous avons, vous avez, ils/elles ont
-* Tu ne vas pas acheter cette voiture. (You are not going to buy this car.)
+* Être (to be) - Je suis, tu es, il/elle/on est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont
-* Ils ne vont pas réussir l'examen. (They are not going to pass the exam.)
+* 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, the negative form of the "futur proche" is quite simple to form. Just remember to add "ne" before "aller" and "pas" after the main verb.
+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.
-== Interrogation ==
+== Examples and Practice ==
-To form a question using the "futur proche," we simply invert the subject pronoun and the conjugated form of "aller." Here are some examples:
+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":
-* Est-ce que je vais partir demain ? (Am I going to leave tomorrow?)
+. I am going to study French tomorrow.
-* Vas-tu venir à la fête ? (Are you going to come to the party?)
+. Are you going to travel to France next week?
-* Va-t-il acheter le cadeau ? (Is he going to buy the gift?)
+. She is going to buy a new car.
-* Allons-nous visiter le musée ? (Are we going to visit the museum?)
+. We are going to have dinner at the restaurant tonight.
-* Allez-vous partir tôt ? (Are you going to leave early?)
+. They are going to watch a movie this weekend.
-* Vont-elles réussir l'examen ? (Are they going to pass the exam?)
-In these examples, you can see that the subject pronoun and the conjugated form of "aller" are inverted to form the question. Additionally, you can also use the question words "est-ce que" or add a question mark at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.
+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:
-== Summary ==
+. Je vais étudier le français demain.
+. Est-ce que tu vas voyager en France la semaine prochaine?
+. Elle va acheter une nouvelle voiture.
+. Nous allons dîner au restaurant ce soir.
+. Ils vont regarder un film ce week-end.
-To summarize, the "futur proche" is a tense used to talk about future actions that will happen in the near future. It is formed by using the present tense of the verb "aller" followed by the infinitive of the main verb. The "futur proche" is commonly used to express future plans, intentions, and predictions. It is relatively easy to form and is a great tense for beginners to start expressing future actions in French.
+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.
-Now that you have learned how to use the "futur proche," practice forming sentences and expressing future actions in French. Remember to pay attention to the conjugation of "aller" in the present tense and to add the infinitive of the main verb. With practice, you will become more confident in using the "futur proche" and expanding your French language skills.
+== Conclusion ==
+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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 * [https://francais.lingolia.com/en/grammar/tenses/le-futur-compose Le futur proche: the near future in French]
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