In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to use the verb "aller," which means "to go," with other verbs to talk about what you will do in the future in French. This is called the "futur proche," or near future tense.

How to Make the Futur Proche

1. Change "aller" to the present tense:

   • Je vais (I go)
   • Tu vas (You go)
   • Il/Elle/On va (He/She/One goes)
   • Nous allons (We go)
   • Vous allez (You go)
   • Ils/Elles vont (They go)

2. Add an infinitive verb: To make a sentence in the futur proche, use this structure: aller + infinitive verb.

Examples

• Je vais manger.
  (I am going to eat.)

• Tu vas jouer.
  (You are going to play.)

• Nous allons étudier.
  (We are going to study.)

• Ils vont voyager.
  (They are going to travel.)

Important Words

• Manger (to eat)
• Jouer (to play)
• Étudier (to study)
• Voyager (to travel)

Try It Yourself!

Now it’s your turn! See if you can make your own sentences using "aller" and other infinitive verbs. For example:

• Je vais parler. (I am going to speak.)
• Vous allez danser. (You are going to dance.)

When you put "aller" together with infinitive verbs, you can share what you plan to do soon. Practice using this way of speaking in different situations to get used to it!