Language
French
Level
B1
Unit
Temps et modes verbaux
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

The 'futur proche' is a French tense used to talk about actions that are going to happen soon. It is also called the near future.

When to use it

Use the 'futur proche' in French to talk about things that will happen very soon, plans or intentions, or when you are sure something will happen.

Key forms

  • Subject + present tense of 'aller' + infinitive verb
  • Example: Je vais manger.

Examples

Je vais regarder un film.

English: I am going to watch a movie.

Nous allons partir demain.

English: We are going to leave tomorrow.

Tu vas rencontrer tes amis.

English: You are going to meet your friends.

Ils vont finir leurs devoirs.

English: They are going to finish their homework.

Tips

  • Always use the correct form of 'aller' in the present tense.
  • The main verb stays in the infinitive form (not conjugated).
  • Do not confuse 'futur proche' with the simple future tense ('futur simple').

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