Le Futur Simple

Understanding the “Futur Simple” Tense

The futur simple is used to talk about future projects, intentions, or events that are going to happen soon or later. It is often used to express what will happen.

Formation

• Use the infinitive form of the verb as the base.
• If the verb ends with -e (like “prendre”, “aimer”), remove the final -e before adding the endings.
• Add the following endings:
  • ai, as, a, ons, ez, ont

Examples: - Parler → je parlerai, tu parleras, il/elle parlera, nous parlerons, vous parlerez, ils/elles parleront - Finir → je finirai, tu finiras, il/elle finira, nous finirons, vous finirez, ils/elles finiront - Prendre → je prendrai, tu prendras, il/elle prendra, nous prendrons, vous prendrez, ils/elles prendront

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Exercises

1. Conjugate the following verbs in futur simple (je form):

1. parler →
2. finir →
3. prendre →
4. aller →
5. avoir →

2. Complete the sentences with the correct futur simple form:

1. Demain, tu (venir) __________ à la fête.
2. Nous (être) __________ en vacances en juillet.
3. Ils (faire) __________ leurs devoirs ce soir.
4. Je (voir) __________ mes amis demain.
5. Vous (pouvoir) __________ partir à 18h.

3. Translate into French using futur simple:

1. I will travel to France.
2. She will finish her work.
3. We will be happy.
4. They will have a car.
5. You (plural) will go to the cinema.

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To consolidate your learning

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) explaining how and when to use the futur simple in French. Use your own words and, if possible, give an example.

Note

Partagez vos phrases ici :

• Futur Simple :
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• Futur Antérieur :
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