How to Form Sentences in the Future Proche in French

The futur proche is a way to talk about things that will happen soon in French. It's super useful for discussing your immediate plans. Let's look at how to make sentences in the futur proche and some important grammar tips to keep in mind.

How to Make the Futur Proche

The futur proche is created using the present tense of the verb aller (which means "to go") plus the basic form of the main verb.

1. Formation

• The Present Tense of Aller:

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

• Then, add the infinitive form of the main verb:

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

2. Examples

• Positive Sentences:

  • Nous allons jouer au football. (We are going to play football.)
  • Ils vont étudier pour l'examen. (They are going to study for the exam.)

• Negative Sentences: To make negative sentences, put "ne" before the form of aller and "pas" after it.

  • Example: Je ne vais pas sortir. (I am not going to go out.)
  • Il ne va pas faire ses devoirs. (He is not going to do his homework.)

3. Important Words

• Manger (to eat)
• Jouer (to play)
• Sortir (to go out)
• Étudier (to study)

4. Practice Sentences

Try writing sentences in the futur proche about what you plan to do this weekend.

• Example: Je vais visiter mes grands-parents. (I am going to visit my grandparents.)

Conclusion

Learning how to use the futur proche helps you talk about things that are about to happen. Remember the structure, practice making both positive and negative sentences, and you’ll be ready to share your future plans in French!