futur proche grammar in French

Language: French
Level: A1
Unit: Impératif et futur proche
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

The 'futur proche' is a French grammar structure used to talk about actions that are going to happen soon. It is like saying 'I am going to...' in French.

When to use it

Use the futur proche to talk about things you plan to do soon, or actions that will happen in the near future. It is often used for intentions or scheduled events.

Key forms

Subject + aller (present tense) + infinitive verb
Example: Je vais manger.

Examples

Je vais regarder un film.

English: I am going to watch a movie.

Nous allons visiter Paris.

English: We are going to visit Paris.

Tu vas finir tes devoirs.

English: You are going to finish your homework.

Ils vont jouer au football.

English: They are going to play football.

Tips

Remember to use the correct form of 'aller' for each subject (je vais, tu vas, il/elle va, etc.).
The second verb always stays in the infinitive form (manger, finir, voir, etc.).
Do not confuse 'futur proche' with the simple future tense; 'futur proche' is used for actions in the near future.