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== Introduction ==
Futur Proche is a French verb tense used to express an action that will happen soon. In English, it is often translated to "going to + verb". It is also known as the near future tense. This tense is very useful in everyday conversation as it allows speakers to talk about the immediate future.


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."


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!
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/French/Grammar/Past-participles-used-as-adjectives-with-the-verb-être|Past participles used as adjectives with the verb être]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Adjectives-which-follow-verbs-or-verbal-expressions|Adjectives which follow verbs or verbal expressions]].</span>
== Formation ==


== Formation ==
To form the Futur Proche, you need the auxiliary verb "aller" (to go) conjugated in the present tense followed by the infinitive verb of the action you want to describe. Note that the verb "aller" is the one that changes with subject pronouns.


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:
The formula is the following:


{| class="wikitable"
Subject Pronoun + aller (conjugated in present tense) + infinitive verb
! Person !! Conjugation
|-
| Je || vais
|-
| Tu || vas
|-
| Il/Elle/On || va
|-
| Nous || allons
|-
| Vous || allez
|-
| Ils/Elles || vont
|}


Once we have conjugated "aller" in the present tense, we simply add the infinitive of the main verb. Let's see some examples:
Here are some examples:


* Je vais manger. (I am going to eat.)
* Je vais manger une pizza (I am going to eat a pizza)
* Tu vas étudier. (You are going to study.)
* Tu vas étudier pour ton examen (You are going to study for your exam)
* Il va partir. (He is going to leave.)
* Il/Elle va regarder une film (He/She is going to watch a movie)
* Nous allons voyager. (We are going to travel.)
* Nous allons partir en vacances (We are going to go on vacation)
* Vous allez parler. (You are going to speak.)
* Vous allez acheter des cadeaux (You are going to buy some gifts)
* Ils vont arriver. (They are going to arrive.)
* Ils/Elles vont rencontrer leur professeur (They are going to meet their teacher)


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.
Note that the infinitive verb stays in its original form, it is not conjugated.


== Usage ==
== Usage ==


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:
The Futur Proche is used for events that are going to take place shortly. It is also used to make predictions or forecast future events. It is a way to express an intention to act in the near future.  


* Je vais aller au cinéma ce soir. (I am going to go to the cinema tonight.)
For example:
* 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.
* Je vais bientôt aller faire mes courses (I am going to do my groceries soon)
* Ils vont déménager dans deux semaines (They are going to move in two weeks)
* Elle va réussir son examen (She is going to pass her exam)


== Negation ==
Note that when using a time expression such as "dans une heure" (in one hour), "ce soir" (tonight), "demain" (tomorrow), "la semaine prochaine" (next week), etc. the Futur Proche is preferred as it is more relevant to express the future action that is going to take place.


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:
Also, if you want to ask somebody about their near future plans, you can use:


* Je ne vais pas travailler demain. (I am not going to work tomorrow.)
* Qu'est-ce que tu vas faire ce soir ? (What are you going to do tonight?)
* Nous n'allons pas partir en vacances cet été. (We are not going to go on vacation this summer.)
* Est-ce que vous allez voyager cet été ? (Are you going to travel this summer?)
* Tu ne vas pas acheter cette voiture. (You are not going to buy this car.)
* Ils ne vont pas réussir l'examen. (They are not going to pass the exam.)


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.
== Irregularities ==


== Interrogation ==
The Futur Proche is very easy to form for regular verbs. However, there are a few irregular verbs in French that do not follow the same pattern described above. These verbs do not use the infinitive form, but rather their own future stem:


To form a question using the "futur proche," we simply invert the subject pronoun and the conjugated form of "aller." Here are some examples:
* Aller (to go) : je vais, tu vas, il/elle va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
* Avoir (to have) : j'aurai, tu auras, il/elle aura, nous aurons, vous aurez, ils/elles auront
* Être (to be) : je serai, tu seras, il/elle sera, nous serons, vous serez, ils/elles seront
* Faire (to do/make) : je ferai, tu feras, il/elle fera, nous ferons, vous ferez, ils/elles feront
* Voir (to see) : je verrai, tu verras, il/elle verra, nous verrons, vous verrez, ils/elles verront


* Est-ce que je vais partir demain ? (Am I going to leave tomorrow?)
As you can see, the irregularities are quite simple to remember. It's important to note that these verbs are some of the most commonly used in French, so it's essential to learn their conjugations in the future tense.
* Vas-tu venir à la fête ? (Are you going to come to the party?)
* Va-t-il acheter le cadeau ? (Is he going to buy the gift?)
* Allons-nous visiter le musée ? (Are we going to visit the museum?)
* Allez-vous partir tôt ? (Are you going to leave early?)
* 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.
== Examples ==


== Summary ==
Below are some examples of the Futur Proche, using regular and irregular verbs:


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.
{| class="wikitable"
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Je vais manger au restaurant || (Juh veh mon-jay oh res-toh-ran) || I am going to eat at the restaurant
|-
| Tu vas acheter des fruits || (Too vahz ah-chetay day frwee) || You are going to buy some fruits
|-
| Il va jouer au foot || (Eel vah jou-ay oh foot) || He is going to play soccer
|-
| Nous allons rencontrer nos amis || (Nooz allon ren-con-tray nay-struh ah-mee) || We are going to meet our friends
|-
| Vous allez partir en vacances || (Vooz allay pahr-teer on vah-konse) || You are going to go on vacation
|-
| Ils vont être en retard || (Eel vawntrawn oh ree-arr) || They are going to be late
|-
| J'aurai fini mon travail demain || (Zho-ray fee-nee mon tra-vah-yee deh-mawn) || I will have finished my work tomorrow
|-
| Tu seras heureux en France || (Too suh-rah uh-ruh en France) || You will be happy in France
|-
| Elle fera sa valise ce soir || (Ell fair-ah sa va-leeze suh swahr) || She will pack her suitcase tonight
|-
| Nous verrons le coucher de soleil sur la plage || (Noo vair-rons luh coo-chay day so-lay sur lah plahjh) || We will see the sunset on the beach
|}


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.
Note that the pronunciation given in the examples above is a phonetic pronunciation, not the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription.


Also, note that there are many other irregular verbs that use the future stem in French. However, the ones listed above are the most commonly used ones.
== Conclusion ==
The Futur Proche is a very useful verb tense in French that allows speakers to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is easy to form and can be used with both regular and irregular verbs. By learning this tense, you will be able to express your intentions for the immediate future and make predictions about what will happen soon.
Remember, practice makes perfect!
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==Sources==
* [https://alpinefrenchschool.com/blog/grammar-dummies-futur-proche/ Grammar for dummies Futur Proche - Alpine French School]
* [https://francais.lingolia.com/en/grammar/tenses/le-futur-compose Le futur proche: the near future in French]
<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/French/Grammar/How-to-Use-be|How to Use be]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Nouns-which-change-form-when-they-refer-to-males-or-to-females|Nouns which change form when they refer to males or to females]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://alpinefrenchschool.com/blog/grammar-dummies-futur-proche/ Grammar for dummies Futur Proche - Alpine French School]
* [https://francais.lingolia.com/en/grammar/tenses/le-futur-compose Le futur proche: the near future in French]


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Futur Proche is a French verb tense used to express an action that will happen soon. In English, it is often translated to "going to + verb". It is also known as the near future tense. This tense is very useful in everyday conversation as it allows speakers to talk about the immediate future.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Past participles used as adjectives with the verb être & Adjectives which follow verbs or verbal expressions.

Formation

To form the Futur Proche, you need the auxiliary verb "aller" (to go) conjugated in the present tense followed by the infinitive verb of the action you want to describe. Note that the verb "aller" is the one that changes with subject pronouns.

The formula is the following:

Subject Pronoun + aller (conjugated in present tense) + infinitive verb

Here are some examples:

  • Je vais manger une pizza (I am going to eat a pizza)
  • Tu vas étudier pour ton examen (You are going to study for your exam)
  • Il/Elle va regarder une film (He/She is going to watch a movie)
  • Nous allons partir en vacances (We are going to go on vacation)
  • Vous allez acheter des cadeaux (You are going to buy some gifts)
  • Ils/Elles vont rencontrer leur professeur (They are going to meet their teacher)

Note that the infinitive verb stays in its original form, it is not conjugated.

Usage

The Futur Proche is used for events that are going to take place shortly. It is also used to make predictions or forecast future events. It is a way to express an intention to act in the near future.

For example:

  • Je vais bientôt aller faire mes courses (I am going to do my groceries soon)
  • Ils vont déménager dans deux semaines (They are going to move in two weeks)
  • Elle va réussir son examen (She is going to pass her exam)

Note that when using a time expression such as "dans une heure" (in one hour), "ce soir" (tonight), "demain" (tomorrow), "la semaine prochaine" (next week), etc. the Futur Proche is preferred as it is more relevant to express the future action that is going to take place.

Also, if you want to ask somebody about their near future plans, you can use:

  • Qu'est-ce que tu vas faire ce soir ? (What are you going to do tonight?)
  • Est-ce que vous allez voyager cet été ? (Are you going to travel this summer?)

Irregularities

The Futur Proche is very easy to form for regular verbs. However, there are a few irregular verbs in French that do not follow the same pattern described above. These verbs do not use the infinitive form, but rather their own future stem:

  • Aller (to go) : je vais, tu vas, il/elle va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
  • Avoir (to have) : j'aurai, tu auras, il/elle aura, nous aurons, vous aurez, ils/elles auront
  • Être (to be) : je serai, tu seras, il/elle sera, nous serons, vous serez, ils/elles seront
  • Faire (to do/make) : je ferai, tu feras, il/elle fera, nous ferons, vous ferez, ils/elles feront
  • Voir (to see) : je verrai, tu verras, il/elle verra, nous verrons, vous verrez, ils/elles verront

As you can see, the irregularities are quite simple to remember. It's important to note that these verbs are some of the most commonly used in French, so it's essential to learn their conjugations in the future tense.

Examples

Below are some examples of the Futur Proche, using regular and irregular verbs:

French Pronunciation English
Je vais manger au restaurant (Juh veh mon-jay oh res-toh-ran) I am going to eat at the restaurant
Tu vas acheter des fruits (Too vahz ah-chetay day frwee) You are going to buy some fruits
Il va jouer au foot (Eel vah jou-ay oh foot) He is going to play soccer
Nous allons rencontrer nos amis (Nooz allon ren-con-tray nay-struh ah-mee) We are going to meet our friends
Vous allez partir en vacances (Vooz allay pahr-teer on vah-konse) You are going to go on vacation
Ils vont être en retard (Eel vawntrawn oh ree-arr) They are going to be late
J'aurai fini mon travail demain (Zho-ray fee-nee mon tra-vah-yee deh-mawn) I will have finished my work tomorrow
Tu seras heureux en France (Too suh-rah uh-ruh en France) You will be happy in France
Elle fera sa valise ce soir (Ell fair-ah sa va-leeze suh swahr) She will pack her suitcase tonight
Nous verrons le coucher de soleil sur la plage (Noo vair-rons luh coo-chay day so-lay sur lah plahjh) We will see the sunset on the beach

Note that the pronunciation given in the examples above is a phonetic pronunciation, not the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription.

Also, note that there are many other irregular verbs that use the future stem in French. However, the ones listed above are the most commonly used ones.

Conclusion

The Futur Proche is a very useful verb tense in French that allows speakers to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is easy to form and can be used with both regular and irregular verbs. By learning this tense, you will be able to express your intentions for the immediate future and make predictions about what will happen soon.

Remember, practice makes perfect!

Sources


Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: How to Use be & Nouns which change form when they refer to males or to females.

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