Questions au Conditionnel Type 1 : Parler du Futur
First Conditional Questions pour parler avec assurance des possibilités futures réelleset de leurs
conséquences probables.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use First Conditional questions to ask about the likely results of a possible future action or event.
- Use 'Present Simple' in the 'if' clause, never 'will'. Example: 'If it rains...'
- Use 'will' + base verb in the question clause. Example: '...will you stay?'
- If the 'if' clause comes first, use a comma. Example: 'If you go, will you call?'
Overview
if). Quand nous transformons cela en question, nous interrogeons généralement la probabilité ou la nature de cette conséquence.- 1La clause de condition (la clause en
if) : Elle pose le décor. Bien qu'elle se réfère au futur, elle utilise le Simple Present. C'est un point sur lequel nous reviendrons, car c'est là que beaucoup de francophones trébuchent. - 2La clause principale (la question) : C'est ici que réside l'interrogation sur le futur. On utilise généralement l'auxiliaire
willpour projeter l'action dans l'avenir.
- En français : « Si tu arrives (présent) tard, est-ce que tu m'appelleras (futur) ? »
- En anglais :
If you arrive (present) late, will you call (future) me?
will you au lieu de you will).Will you buy that car if you get the bonus?, je considère que l'obtention du bonus est une possibilité réelle, pas un simple fantasme. C'est cette dimension de « réalisme » qui définit le premier conditionnel par rapport aux autres.will + Sujet + Verbe (base) + if + Sujet + Présent Simple ?Will + sujet + verbe + if... | Will you help me if I ask? |Wh- + will + sujet + verbe + if... | What will you do if it rains? |if à l'écrit.If + Sujet + Présent Simple, (Mot interrogatif) + will + Sujet + Verbe (base) ?If I lose my job, what will I do?(Si je perds mon travail, que ferai-je ?)If she doesn't come, will the party be cancelled?(Si elle ne vient pas, la fête sera-t-elle annulée ?)
- L'auxiliaire
will: Il ne change jamais de forme, peu importe le sujet (I,you,he/she,we,they). - La base verbale : Après
will, le verbe est toujours à l'infinitif sansto. On ne dit jamaiswill you to goouwill you going. - Le piège du Présent Simple : N'oublie pas le
-sà la troisième personne du singulier dans la clause enif. - Exemple :
Will he be angry if she arrives late?(Et nonif she arrive). - Les formes négatives : Tu peux poser des questions avec des conditions négatives en utilisant
don'toudoesn't. - Exemple :
What will happen if we don't finish on time?
Will we go to the terrace if the weather is nice?(Ici, on évalue une option de sortie).If the train is delayed, will you wait for me at the station?(On prévoit un plan B).
Will you give us a discount if we buy ten units?(Si nous en achetons dix, nous ferez-vous une remise ?).If I finish this report today, will I be able to leave early tomorrow?(Demande de compromis au manager).
What-if)What will happen to our data if the server crashes?(Analyse technique).If I take this job, will I have to travel a lot?(Évaluation d'une opportunité de carrière).
Do you think she will be happy if I buy her flowers?(Note ici l'utilisation deDo you thinkqui introduit souvent ces questions pour plus de fluidité).If I move to London, will I find a flat easily?(Demande d'expertise).
will dans la clause en ifwill partout car ils pensent au futur.- Faux :
If it will rain, will you stay home?❌ - Juste :
If it rains, will you stay home?✅ - Pourquoi l'erreur ? On veut marquer le futur dans les deux parties de la phrase. Rappelle-toi :
if« porte » déjà l'idée de futur, donc le verbe qui suit reste au présent.
-s à la 3ème personne du singulier- Faux :
Will he call you if he get the message?❌ - Juste :
Will he call you if he gets the message?✅ - Pourquoi l'erreur ? La charge mentale de la phrase est élevée, et le
-spasse à la trappe. Sois vigilant quand le sujet de tonifesthe,she,itou un nom singulier commethe bossouthe weather.
if et whenIfimplique une incertitude (50/50).Whenimplique une certitude (ça va arriver, on veut juste savoir quand).- Exemple :
When you arrive, will you call me?(Tu vas arriver, c'est sûr). VSIf you arrive late, will you call me?(Tu ne seras peut-être pas en retard). - Pourquoi l'erreur ? En français, on utilise parfois l'un pour l'autre, mais en anglais, la distinction est plus nette pour la précision du message.
If you heat ice, does it melt? | Le Zero est pour ce qui est toujours vrai. Le First est pour une situation spécifique dans le futur. |If it rains, will you take an umbrella? | C'est notre sujet : le monde du probable. |If you won the lottery, would you quit? | Le Second utilise would et le past simple. C'est le monde du rêve ou de l'irréel. |- Si je demande :
If you see Mark, will you tell him?, je pense qu'il est très probable que tu voies Mark. - Si je demande :
If you saw Mark, would you tell him?, je pense que c'est peu probable (peut-être que Mark est à l'autre bout du monde).
will dans la question ?can, may ou might pour nuancer ta question.If I finish my work, can I go out?(Demande de permission).If it snows, might the flight be cancelled?(Interrogation sur une possibilité plus incertaine).
going to au lieu de will ?Are you going to buy that dress if it's on sale?
unless. C'est l'équivalent de if... not.Unless it rains, will we play tennis?(À moins qu'il ne pleuve, jouerons-nous au tennis ?).
if, when, as soon as, before), on n'utilise pas le futur pour parler du futur. On utilise le présent. C'est une convention grammaticale qui permet de simplifier la phrase.if « absorbe » déjà toute la charge du futur.3. First Conditional Question Structure
| Question Word (Optional) | Will Clause (Main) | Subject | Base Verb | If Clause (Condition) |
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Will
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you
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go
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if it rains?
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What
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will
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she
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do
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if she loses?
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Where
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will
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they
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stay
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if the hotel is full?
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-
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Will
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he
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call
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if he has time?
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How
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will
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we
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pay
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if we lose our money?
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3. Common Contractions in Questions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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What will
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What'll
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Common in spoken English
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Who will
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Who'll
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Common in spoken English
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Where will
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Where'll
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Informal speech only
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Will not
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Won't
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Used for negative questions
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Meanings
A structure used to ask about the probable result of a specific condition that might happen in the future.
Seeking Predictions
Asking someone to predict an outcome based on a possible event.
“Will the team be upset if we lose the game?”
“What will happen if the flight is delayed?”
Negotiation and Planning
Using questions to set terms or make arrangements for future scenarios.
“If I finish the report early, will you let me leave at 4 PM?”
“Will you help me move if I buy you pizza?”
Warnings and Consequences
Asking about the negative results of a potential mistake or action.
“What will your boss say if you arrive late again?”
“Will the car break down if I don't change the oil?”
Reference Table
| Structure | Clause 'if' (Condition) | Clause principale (Résultat) | Exemple de question |
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Oui/Non simple
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if + Subject + Simple Present
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will + Subject + Base Verb
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If it rains, will we stay home?
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Avec un mot interrogatif
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if + Subject + Simple Present
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Q-word + will + Subject + Base Verb
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What will you do if it rains?
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Clause 'if' en premier
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If + S + Simple Present,
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will + S + Base Verb?
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If she calls, will you answer?
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Clause principale en premier
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if + S + Simple Present
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Will + S + Base Verb +
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Will you answer if she calls?
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Avec 'unless'
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unless + Subject + Simple Present
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will + Subject + Base Verb
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Unless you study, will you pass?
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Avec d'autres modaux
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if + Subject + Simple Present
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can/may + Subject + Base Verb
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If he arrives, can we start?
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Oui/Non négatif
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if + Subject + Simple Present
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won't + Subject + Base Verb
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If it's late, won't you be tired?
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Spectre de formalité
If I require assistance, will you be available to help? (Work or social help)
If I need help, will you help me? (Work or social help)
Will you give me a hand if I get stuck? (Work or social help)
You gonna back me up if things go south? (Work or social help)
L'essentiel des questions au Premier Conditionnel
Structure
- Clause 'If' (Condition) Simple Present
- Clause Principale (Résultat) Will + Base Verb
But
- Planification What will we do if...?
- Conséquences What will happen if...?
- Décisions Will you go if...?
Règle Clé
- Pas de 'will' dans 'if' ❌ If it will rain... ✅ If it rains...
If vs. When dans les Questions Futures
Former une Question au Premier Conditionnel
As-tu besoin d'une information spécifique ?
Après le mot interrogatif (ou 'Will'), qu'est-ce qui vient ensuite ?
As-tu la condition pour le résultat ?
La clause 'if' est-elle au début ?
Termine par un point d'interrogation ?
Quand poser des questions au Premier Conditionnel
Organisation Quotidienne
- • Activités du week-end
- • Plans pour le dîner
- • Logistique de voyage
Résolution de Problèmes
- • Problèmes techniques
- • Délais manqués
- • Événements imprévus
Interaction Sociale
- • Se retrouver
- • Partager des tâches
- • Demander des faveurs
Études/Travail
- • Étapes du projet
- • Questions d'entretien
- • Changements de politique
Exemples par niveau
If it rains, will you stay?
If it rains, will you stay?
Will you help me if I ask?
Will you help me if I ask?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
What will you do if you go?
What will you do if you go?
If she calls you, will you answer?
If she calls you, will you answer?
Will we be late if we take the bus?
Will we be late if we take the bus?
If you don't study, will you pass?
If you don't study, will you pass?
Where will you stay if the hotel is full?
Where will you stay if the hotel is full?
If the weather improves, will we go for a hike?
If the weather improves, will we go for a hike?
What will the boss say if we miss the deadline?
What will the boss say if we miss the deadline?
If I give you my number, will you text me?
If I give you my number, will you text me?
Will you be angry if I tell you the truth?
Will you be angry if I tell you the truth?
If the economy doesn't recover soon, will interest rates rise?
If the economy doesn't recover soon, will interest rates rise?
Will you consider the offer if we increase the salary?
Will you consider the offer if we increase the salary?
If I invest in this company, will I see a profit this year?
If I invest in this company, will I see a profit this year?
What will happen to the environment if we don't reduce plastic use?
What will happen to the environment if we don't reduce plastic use?
If the legislation passes, will it fundamentally change the industry?
If the legislation passes, will it fundamentally change the industry?
Will the shareholders be satisfied if the merger is delayed?
Will the shareholders be satisfied if the merger is delayed?
If we implement these changes, will the system be more efficient?
If we implement these changes, will the system be more efficient?
What repercussions will we face if the data is leaked?
What repercussions will we face if the data is leaked?
If the geopolitical climate destabilizes further, will global trade be hampered?
If the geopolitical climate destabilizes further, will global trade be hampered?
Will the integrity of the study be compromised if the sample size is reduced?
Will the integrity of the study be compromised if the sample size is reduced?
If the central bank intervenes, will it suffice to curb inflation?
If the central bank intervenes, will it suffice to curb inflation?
What will the long-term societal impact be if automation replaces 50% of jobs?
What will the long-term societal impact be if automation replaces 50% of jobs?
Facile à confondre
Learners use 'would' when the situation is actually possible.
Using 'if' when the event is certain to happen.
Putting 'will' in both clauses because both refer to the future.
Erreurs courantes
If it will rain, will you go?
If it rains, will you go?
If you hungry, will you eat?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
Will you go if it rain?
Will you go if it rains?
If you go will you call?
If you go, will you call?
What you will do if you lose?
What will you do if you lose?
If I am late will you be angry?
If I am late, will you be angry?
Will you stay if I will stay?
Will you stay if I stay?
If he doesn't comes, will we start?
If he doesn't come, will we start?
Will you can help me if I have a problem?
Will you be able to help me if I have a problem?
If I would see him, will I tell him?
If I see him, will I tell him?
If the results will be positive, will you publish?
If the results are positive, will you publish?
Will you should go if they ask?
Should you go if they ask?
If it happens, will you have finished?
If it happens, will you have finished?
Structures de phrases
If it ___, will you ___?
What will you do if ___?
Will you ___ if I ___?
How will they react if ___?
Real World Usage
If I'm late, will you wait for me?
If I take this role, will I have a mentor?
Will it be cheaper if I don't get the drink?
What will we do if the train is cancelled?
If I buy two, will you give me a discount?
If I post this, will people find it funny?
Écoute bien le 'will'
will ! If she calls, will you answer?
Pas de 'will' après 'if'
will (ou "won't) directement après ifdans la clause conditionnelle. Reste au présent simple pour cette partie. Tu es prévenu(e) !If he comes, will you tell him the news?"
Inverse pour l'emphase
Should you need help, will you call me?
Direct ou indirect ?
If I tell you, will you keep it a secret?
La règle de la virgule
Smart Tips
Stop! Replace 'will' with the present tense immediately.
Start with the 'if' clause to make the request sound less demanding.
Use 'What'll' instead of 'What will'.
Always check for the comma after the 'if' clause.
Prononciation
The 'Will' Jump
In questions, the word 'will' is often unstressed and sounds like /wəl/.
Contraction of 'What will'
In fast speech, 'What will' sounds like 'What'll' /wɒtəl/.
Rising Intonation
If you go, will you call? ↗
Standard for Yes/No questions.
Falling Intonation
What will you do if you lose? ↘
Standard for Wh- questions.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
IF is for the PRESENT, WILL is for the QUESTION.
Association visuelle
Imagine a fork in the road. One path has a sign 'IF' with a clock showing 'NOW' (Present Simple). The other path has a giant question mark made of the word 'WILL'.
Rhyme
If the present is the case, Will asks about the future race.
Story
A traveler stands at a gate. The guard says, 'If you have the key (Present), will you enter (Question)?' The traveler checks his pocket. It's a real possibility, not a dream.
Word Web
Défi
Write 3 questions you would ask a friend if they won a free trip to Hawaii tomorrow.
Notes culturelles
British speakers often use 'shall' instead of 'will' in the first person, though it sounds quite formal today.
Americans almost exclusively use 'will' or 'going to' in these questions. 'Shall' is very rare.
In negotiations, First Conditional questions are used to 'test the waters' without making a firm commitment.
Conditionals in English evolved from Old English 'gif' (if) which was used to set a premise.
Amorces de conversation
If you win the lottery tomorrow, what will you buy first?
If it rains this weekend, what will you do instead of going outside?
If you move to a new country, what will you miss most about home?
If your phone breaks today, how will you contact your friends?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
If it rains, what ___ you do?
Find and fix the mistake:
If he will come, will you tell him the news?
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesIf it ___ (rain), ___ you ___ (take) an umbrella?
Select the correct question:
Find and fix the mistake:
What will you do if you will lose your passport?
Statement: If I help you, you will finish early.
1. If you are tired... / 2. If you are hungry... / 3. If you are bored...
A: I'm going to the store. B: If you go, ___ you ___ some milk?
A: If I see him, will I tell him? B: Will you go if it rains? C: If it will rain, will you go?
if / what / you / will / do / fails / the / plan / ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesWhat ___ happen if I press this button?
If you don't call me, what will happen?
Which sentence correctly asks about a future possibility?
Translate into English: 'Si llegas tarde, ¿te perderás el inicio de la película?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditions with their question beginnings:
If you don't leave now, ___ you miss your flight?
What will happen if he will ignore our advice?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'Si hace sol mañana, ¿iremos a la playa?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the question starters:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes! You can say `If it rains, are you going to stay?`. It is very common in informal speech.
In English, the 'if' clause is a condition, not a future event. We use the present tense to set the 'reality' of the condition.
Absolutely. `Will you help me if I ask?` is just as correct as `If I ask, will you help me?` Just remember to remove the comma.
Yes. `If I finish, can I go?` or `If he arrives, should I call you?` are variations of the first conditional.
`Unless` means `if... not`. So, `Will you go unless it rains?` means `Will you go if it doesn't rain?`.
Only if the `if` clause comes first. If the `will` clause is first, no comma is used.
No. Use the Second Conditional (`If I were a bird...`) for imaginary things. Use First Conditional for things that might actually happen.
Use short answers: `Yes, I will.` or `No, I won't.`
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Si + Presente + Futuro
Spanish speakers often struggle with the 'do-support' in English questions.
Si + Présent + Futur
French speakers might try to use the future after 'si' in English (Si il pleuvra).
Wenn + Präsens + Futur
German word order changes significantly in the 'if' clause.
~tara / ~ba forms
Japanese doesn't have a direct equivalent to 'will' for the future.
In / Idha + Verb
The use of past tense for future conditions is a major hurdle for Arabic speakers.
Rúguǒ... jiù...
There is no change in the verb form at all in Chinese.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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