A2 · Elementar Capítulo 6

Talking About the Future

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61 exemplos
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Unlock your French future by mastering the tools to describe your dreams, plans, and upcoming adventures.

  • Conjugate regular verbs in the Futur Simple using the infinitive as a base.
  • Identify and memorize high-frequency irregular future stems like 'ser-' and 'aur-'.
  • Distinguish between the Near Future (Futur Proche) and Simple Future for natural conversation.
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O que você vai aprender

Ever dreamed of telling someone in French about your big plans, your future adventures, or even just what you're doing this weekend? Well, get ready, because this chapter is all about unlocking your future! You’ve already tackled the basics, and now it’s time to level up your French to confidently express yourself about tomorrow, next year, or someday. We’re diving deep into the *Futur Simple* (Simple Future), your essential tool for saying what *will* happen. You’ll master how to attach those clever ‘avoir’-based endings to regular verbs, making future-telling a breeze. But wait, there’s a fun twist! A handful of super common verbs like *être*, *avoir*, *aller*, and *faire* (plus *venir*, *voir*, *pouvoir*) have their own unique “r” stems – think *ser-*, *aur-*, *ir-*, *fer-*, *viendr-*, *pourr-*, and *verr-*. Don't sweat it – we'll learn them together, and you’ll see how indispensable they are! Most importantly, you'll learn the crucial difference between *Futur Simple* and *Futur Proche* (Near Future). You’ll know precisely when to say “I’m going to do something soon” versus “I will do something someday.” Imagine confidently discussing your next vacation to the French Riviera, sharing your career ambitions, or simply telling a friend what you’ll eat tonight. With these skills, you won't just *say* you're doing something; you’ll express your future plans with authentic French flair, sounding more natural and totally ready for those deeper conversations. Let's make your French future-proof!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: explain the concept of the Futur Simple and when it is used for formal or distant plans.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: conjugate regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the simple future with 100% accuracy.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to: recognize that some verbs change their stems while keeping the same future endings.
  4. 4
    By the end you will be able to: use the four most common irregular stems (être, avoir, aller, faire) in a spoken sentence.
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    By the end you will be able to: differentiate between venir, voir, and pouvoir in future contexts.
  6. 6
    By the end you will be able to: choose correctly between Futur Proche and Futur Simple based on the timeline of the action.

Guia do capítulo

Overview

Welcome to your next big step in A2 French grammar! If you've ever wanted to discuss your plans, dreams, or simply what you're having for dinner next week, this chapter is your key. Mastering how to talk about the future is fundamental for any French language learner, allowing you to move beyond describing the present and past into the exciting realm of possibilities.
This guide will equip you with the essential tools to confidently express future actions and events, making your conversations more dynamic and authentic. By the end of this chapter, you'll not only understand the mechanics of the French future tense but also know exactly when to use each form, significantly boosting your ability to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios.
We're focusing on two crucial forms: the Futur Simple (Simple Future) and the Futur Proche (Near Future). The Futur Simple is your go-to for general future events, promises, or predictions – essentially, what *will* happen. The Futur Proche, on the other hand, is perfect for actions that are *going to* happen very soon, often in the immediate future.
Understanding the nuances between these two will elevate your French grammar skills and help you sound more like a native speaker. Get ready to unlock new levels of expression and make your French future-proof!

How This Grammar Works

This chapter introduces you to the exciting world of expressing the future in French, covering the Futur Simple and the Futur Proche. Let's start with the Futur Simple, your essential tool for saying what *will* happen. For most regular verbs, forming the Futur Simple is wonderfully straightforward: you take the infinitive form of the verb and add specific endings derived from the present tense of avoir.
For -er and -ir verbs, you use the full infinitive. For -re verbs, you drop the final 'e' before adding the endings. The endings are: -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont.
For example, *parler* (to speak) becomes *je parlerai* (I will speak), *tu parleras* (you will speak), *il parlera* (he will speak), *nous parlerons* (we will speak), *vous parlerez* (you will speak), *ils parleront* (they will speak). Similarly, *finir* (to finish) becomes *je finirai* (I will finish), and *vendre* (to sell) becomes *je vendrai* (I will sell).
However, some super common verbs are irregular stem rebels in the Futur Simple. These verbs don't use their infinitive as the base; instead, they have unique stems ending in 'r' to which you attach the same future endings. These French irregular future stems are vital for A2 French learners to master.
Key examples include:
* être (to be) → ser- (e.g., *je serai* – I will be)
* avoir (to have) → aur- (e.g., *tu auras* – you will have)
* aller (to go) → ir- (e.g., *il ira* – he will go)
* faire (to do/make) → fer- (e.g., *nous ferons* – we will do)
* venir (to come) → viendr- (e.g., *vous viendrez* – you will come)
* voir (to see) → verr- (e.g., *elles verront* – they will see)
* pouvoir (to be able to) → pourr- (e.g., *je pourrai* – I will be able to)
Beyond the Futur Simple, you'll also learn the crucial Futur Proche (Near Future), which is used for actions happening very soon. This is formed with the present tense of aller (to go) + the infinitive of the main verb. For instance, *Je vais manger* (I am going to eat) or *Nous allons voyager* (We are going to travel).
The key distinction between the Futur Simple and Futur Proche lies in immediacy: Futur Proche is for soon, while Futur Simple is for someday.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1✗ Wrong:
    Je ferai une pizza ce soir.
    (I will make a pizza tonight.)
✓ Correct:
Je vais faire une pizza ce soir.
(I am going to make a pizza tonight.)
*Explanation:* For immediate plans or actions happening very soon (like tonight), the Futur Proche (*aller* + infinitive) is more natural and commonly used in spoken French than the Futur Simple.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: "Tu alleras à Paris l'année prochaine." (You will go to Paris next year.)
✓ Correct: "Tu iras à Paris l'année prochaine." (You will go to Paris next year.)
*Explanation:* The verb aller (to go) has an irregular stem ir- in the Futur Simple. Many learners mistakenly try to use the infinitive *aller* or a regular conjugation.
  1. 1✗ Wrong:
    Nous allons être fatigués après le voyage.
    (We are going to be tired after the trip.)
✓ Correct:
Nous serons fatigués après le voyage.
(We will be tired after the trip.)
*Explanation:* While Futur Proche is good for imminent actions, for states or predictions further in the future (like after the trip), especially with verbs like être (to be), the Futur Simple is often more appropriate and sophisticated.

Real Conversations

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Qu'est-ce que tu vas faire ce week-end ? (What are you going to do this weekend?)
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Je vais voir un film et je ferai du sport. (I'm going to see a movie and I will play sports.)
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Tu pourras venir à ma fête ? (Will you be able to come to my party?)
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Oui, j'aurai le temps. Je serai là ! (Yes, I will have time. I will be there!)
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Quand est-ce que nous voyagerons en France ? (When will we travel to France?)
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L'année prochaine, nous irons à Paris et nous visiterons le Louvre. (Next year, we will go to Paris and we will visit the Louvre.)

Quick FAQ

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What is the main difference between Futur Simple and Futur Proche in French?

The Futur Proche (formed with *aller* + infinitive) is used for actions that are going to happen very soon, often in the immediate future. The Futur Simple (infinitive + endings or irregular stem + endings) is used for general future events, predictions, or more distant plans.

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How do I remember the irregular stems for the Futur Simple?

Focus on common verbs like être (ser-), avoir (aur-), aller (ir-), faire (fer-), and venir (viendr-). Practice using them in sentences and create flashcards; consistent exposure is key to mastering these French irregular future stems.

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Can I always use the Futur Proche instead of the Futur Simple in spoken French?

While Futur Proche is very common in informal spoken French, especially for near-future events, relying on it exclusively will make your French sound less natural and less precise. The Futur Simple is crucial for expressing more distant plans, predictions, and formal contexts, making it an essential part of A2 French grammar.

Cultural Context

In everyday spoken French, especially in informal settings, the Futur Proche is incredibly prevalent. Native speakers often opt for *Je vais manger* (I'm going to eat) even when *Je mangerai* (I will eat) would be grammatically correct for a slightly more distant future. However, this doesn't mean the Futur Simple is obsolete; it's frequently used in formal contexts, literature, news, and for expressing promises, predictions, or more definitive, long-term plans.
Mastering both gives you flexibility and allows you to sound natural in any situation, from a casual chat to a formal presentation.

Exemplos-chave (8)

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Demain, je mangerai le petit-déjeuner au lit.

Amanhã, comerei o café da manhã na cama.

Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)
2

Tu finiras tes devoirs ce soir ?

Você terminará sua lição de casa hoje à noite?

Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)
3

Je mangerai une pizza ce soir.

Eu comerei uma pizza hoje à noite.

O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)
4

Tu iras au concert avec nous ?

Você irá ao show conosco?

O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)
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Demain, j'irai à la plage avec mes amis.

Amanhã, eu irei à praia com meus amigos.

Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)
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Tu seras en retard pour ton entretien Zoom !

Você vai se atrasar para sua entrevista no Zoom!

Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)
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J'irai au Japon l'année prochaine.

Eu irei ao Japão no próximo ano.

Radicais irregulares do futuro em francês (être, avoir, aller, faire)
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Tu seras une star sur TikTok !

Você será uma estrela no TikTok!

Radicais irregulares do futuro em francês (être, avoir, aller, faire)

Dicas e truques (4)

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A Dica do 'Avoir'!

Olha só que legal! As terminações do futuro são quase as mesmas do presente do verbo 'avoir'. 'J'ai' vira '-ai', 'Tu as' vira '-as', 'Il a' vira '-a', 'Ils ont' vira '-ont'. Isso ajuda muito a memorizar! Por exemplo, em 'Je parlerai', o '-ai' é como o 'j'ai'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)
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A Dica do 'Avoir'

As terminações do futuro (-ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont) são quase iguais ao presente do 'avoir'. Pense: J'ai, tu as, il a... só 'nous' e 'vous' mudam um pouquinho! "J'aurai le temps."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)
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A Regra do 'R'

Todo radical do Futur Simple TEM que terminar em 'r'. Se você não ouvir um 'r', não é futuro! Je ferai (com 'r'), não je faireai (sem 'r').
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)
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A Oferta Dois em Um

Esses radicais irregulares (ser-, aur-, ir-, fer-) são EXATAMENTE os mesmos para o tempo condicional. Aprenda uma vez, use duas! Por exemplo: Je serai (eu serei) e Je serais (eu seria).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Radicais irregulares do futuro em francês (être, avoir, aller, faire)

Vocabulário-chave (6)

demain tomorrow bientôt soon l'année prochaine next year plus tard later un jour one day le futur the future

Real-World Preview

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Planning a Vacation to Nice

Review Summary

  • Infinitive + [ai, as, a, ons, ez, ont]
  • Stem + Ending

Erros comuns

Don't mix Futur Proche (aller + infinitive) with Futur Simple. Use one or the other, not both at once.

Wrong: Je vais serai heureux.
Correto: Je serai heureux.

Remember that even in the future, contractions like 'à + le = au' still apply.

Wrong: J'irai à le magasin.
Correto: J'irai au magasin.

Some verbs are 'rebels' and don't use their infinitive as a stem. 'Voir' becomes 'verr-'.

Wrong: Je voirai le film.
Correto: Je verrai le film.

Regras neste capítulo (6)

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Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)

A2
O 'Futur Simple' é seu aliado para falar do futuro! Ele junta o 'infinitive' do verbo com as terminações inspiradas no 'avoir', para ações futuras mais certas ou distantes. É como dizer 'Je ferai' ou 'Nous irons'.
Demain, je mangerai le petit-déjeuner au lit.
10 exemplos
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O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)

A2
O Futur Simple conecta suas ações de hoje com seus objetivos de longo prazo, usando uma forma verbal de uma palavra só. Pense em futuro, planos e promessas.
Je mangerai une pizza ce soir.
10 exemplos
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Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)

A2
Pra dominar o futuro em francês, o segredo é memorizar os radicais 'r' especiais dos verbos mais usados. É tipo ter superpoderes na conversa! ir-, ser-, aur-.
Demain, j'irai à la plage avec mes amis.
11 exemplos
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Radicais irregulares do futuro em francês (être, avoir, aller, faire)

A2
Você vai usar muito os radicais ser-, aur-, ir- e fer- para falar dos seus planos futuros com os verbos mais importantes do francês!
J'irai au Japon l'année prochaine.
10 exemplos
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Radicais Irregulares do Futuro: Vir, Ver e Poder (venir, voir, pouvoir)

A2
Olha só! Você tem três raízes mágicas para o futuro: viendr- para vir, pourr- para poder e verr- para ver. Com elas, você fala do futuro como um nativo!
Je viendrai à ta fête demain soir !
10 exemplos
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Os dois futuros franceses: Logo vs. Algum dia (Futur Proche vs. Futur Simple)

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Você tem dois futuros para escolher! Use Futur Proche para o que é imediato e certo, e Futur Simple para intenções formais ou sonhos distantes.
Je vais regarder la nouvelle série sur Netflix ce...
10 exemplos

Next Steps

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Prática rápida (10)

Encontre e corrija o erro na forma futura de 'pouvoir'.

Find and fix the mistake:

Tu pouras m'aider ce soir ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Tu pourras m'aider ce soir ?
A raiz do futuro de 'pouvoir' deve ter um 'r' duplo: 'pourr-'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Radicais Irregulares do Futuro: Vir, Ver e Poder (venir, voir, pouvoir)

Qual frase usa corretamente o Futur Simple de 'vendre'?

Escolha a forma futura correta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nous vendrons la maison.
Verbos terminados em '-re' perdem o 'e' antes de adicionar as terminações do futuro. 'Nous vendrons' é a forma correta do Futur Simple.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)

Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta?

Selecione a frase correta no futuro para 'voir':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nous verrons le film demain.
A raiz do futuro de 'voir' é 'verr-'. Adicionamos '-ons' para 'nous'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Radicais Irregulares do Futuro: Vir, Ver e Poder (venir, voir, pouvoir)

Encontre e corrija o erro nesta frase.

Find and fix the mistake:

Nous venirons à ta fête samedi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nous viendrons à ta fête samedi.
O verbo 'venir' vira 'viendr-' no futuro. 'Venirons' está incorreto; precisa do 'd'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do Futur Simple de 'chanter' (cantar).

Demain, je ________ sous la douche.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chanterai
Para a forma 'je' no futuro, pegamos o infinitivo 'chanter' e adicionamos a terminação '-ai'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do futuro de 'aller'.

Demain, je ___ au cinéma.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: irai
O radical irregular para 'aller' é 'ir-'. Combinado com a terminação de 'je' '-ai', torna-se 'j'irai'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Radicais Irregulares (Futur Simple)

Corrija o erro na forma futura de 'boire'

Find and fix the mistake:

Nous boirerons du vin ce soir.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nous boirons du vin ce soir.
Verbos terminados em '-re' devem perder o 'e' antes de adicionar as terminações.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)

Qual frase usa a forma irregular correta de 'aller'?

Choose the right option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: J'irai au ciné.
'Aller' é irregular e usa a raiz 'ir-' no futur simple.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: O Futuro Simple em francês: Como dizer 'Eu farei' (Futur Simple)

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do Futur Proche de 'partir'.

Nous ___ en vacances demain matin.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: allons partir
O Futur Proche usa a forma conjugada de 'aller' (nous allons) + o infinitivo (partir).

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Os dois futuros franceses: Logo vs. Algum dia (Futur Proche vs. Futur Simple)

Encontre e corrija o erro na conjugação do Futur Simple.

Find and fix the mistake:

Tu finira tes devoirs plus tard.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Tu finiras tes devoirs plus tard.
A forma 'tu' do Futur Simple sempre termina em '-as'. O infinitivo é 'finir', então se torna 'finiras'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Francês: Fazendo Planos (Futur Simple)

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Perguntas comuns (6)

'Je vais manger' (Futuro Próximo) é para ações imediatas ou coisas que parecem próximas ao presente. 'Je mangerai' (Futuro Simples) é para planos mais distantes, situações formais ou previsões gerais. Pense: 'Je vais manger' (agora ou logo) vs. 'Je mangerai' (depois, com mais certeza).
Tecnicamente sim, mas soa muito formal ou dramático. Na conversa do dia a dia, você usaria o 'futur proche' para coisas que acontecem tão cedo. Por exemplo, 'Je vais sortir dans cinq minutes' é mais comum do que 'Je sortirai dans cinq minutes'.
'Je mangerai' é Futur Simple (eu comerei). 'Je mangerais' é Condicional (eu comeria). O 's' extra transforma um plano em um desejo hipotético! Por exemplo:
Je mangerais bien une pizza
(Eu comeria uma pizza de bom grado).
Sim, se for um plano firme. Por exemplo: "Je t'appellerai ce soir" (Eu te ligarei hoje à noite). Soa mais como uma promessa do que 'Je vais t'appeler'.
Foque nos '4 Grandes': être (ser-), avoir (aur-), aller (ir-) e faire (fer-). Eles aparecem em quase toda conversa.
Porque é apenas uma palavra (radical + terminação), diferente do Futur Proche ou do futuro em português que usam duas palavras (ex: 'vou ir').
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