We will learn in this lesson about the near future - Le futur proche.
The Near Future (Le futur proche):
The near future (Le futur proche) expresses an event or action that will happen in the near future. It is also used for upcoming events that will occur in the near or non-distant future. The near future (Le futur proche) is always used in spoken language.
How to form the near future (Le futur proche):
To form the near future, we use "Aller" in the present tense (le présent) and the infinitive (l'infinitif) of the verb to be conjugated.
Example with the verb "to go" (aller):
| Pronom | Conjugaison du verbe |
|---|---|
| je | vais aller |
| tu | vas aller |
| il - elle | va aller |
| nous | allons aller |
| vous | allez aller |
| ils - elles | vont aller |
Example with the verb "to leave" (Partir):
| Pronom | Conjugaison du verbe |
|---|---|
| je | vais partir |
| tu | vas partir |
| il - elle | va partir |
| nous | allons partir |
| vous | allez partir |
| ils - elles | vont partir |
When do we use the near future (Le futur proche)?
The near future is used to express:
1- Changes that will occur in the future:
Example:
Marie et Pierre vont se marier la semaine prochaine.
Marie and Pierre are going to get married next week.
Sophie est enceinte, elle va être maman.
Sophie is pregnant; she is going to become a mother.
2- Immediate or imminent future:
Example:
Attention, tu vas tomber !
Be careful; you are going to fall!
Dépêche-toi ! On va être en retard.
Hurry up! We are going to be late.
Check out examples of the near future on Sylingo website.
| Français | Arabe |
|---|---|
| Dépêche-toi ! On va être en retard. | أسرع ! سوف نتأخر. |
| Attention, tu vas tomber ! | كن حذراً، سوف تسقط! |
| Sophie est enceinte, elle va être maman. | صوفي حامل، سوف تصبح أماً. |
| Marie et Pierre vont se marier la semaine prochaine. | ماري وبيير سوف يتزوجون الأسبوع المقبل. |
And with this, we have finished the near future, understanding how to form it, when to use it, and how to conjugate it. If you have any questions or inquiries, feel free to write them in the comments, and I'll be happy to respond.