Futur Simple (Future Simple)
The futur simple is a tense used to describe actions that will happen in the future. It expresses intentions, predictions, and scheduled events.
Mood:
The indicative mood is used to express facts and future actions. The futur simple allows speakers to convey certainty about future events.
- Indicative mood = certainty, facts, reality
Usage:
- To describe future actions: Demain, j'irai au marché. (Tomorrow, I will go to the market.)
- To express intentions: Je commencerai mes études la semaine prochaine. (I will start my studies next week.)
- To make predictions: Il fera beau demain. (It will be nice tomorrow.)
- To express promises or commitments: Je t'appellerai ce soir. (I will call you tonight.)
Formation:
The futur simple is formed by taking the infinitive form of the verb (or the stem for irregular verbs) and adding the appropriate future endings.
Conjugation:
| Person | Verb: parler (to speak) | Verb: finir (to finish) | Verb: vendre (to sell) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Je | parlerai | finirai | vendrai |
| Tu | parleras | finiras | vendras |
| Il/Elle/On | parlera | finira | vendra |
| Nous | parlerons | finirons | vendrons |
| Vous | parlerez | finirez | vendrez |
| Ils/Elles | parleront | finiront | vendront |
Irregular Verbs:
Some verbs have irregular stems in the futur simple. Examples include:
- Être (to be): je serai
- Avoir (to have): j'aurai
- Aller (to go): j'irai
- Faire (to do/make): je ferai
- Venir (to come): je viendrai
Common Time Expressions:
- Demain (tomorrow)
- La semaine prochaine (next week)
- Dans un an (in a year)
Examples:
- Je ferai mes devoirs plus tard. (I will do my homework later.)
- Ils viendront à la fête. (They will come to the party.)
