Verbs in the simple future (indicative)
root (in general: inf.) + ai / as / a / ons / ez / ont
the root always ends with 'r'
to be to have to go to do
I will be I will have I will go I will do
you will be you will have you will go you will do
he / she will be he / she will have he / she will go he / she will do
we will be we will have we will go we will do
you will be you will have you will go you will do
they will be they will have they will go they will do
to finish to offer to wait to know
I will finish I will offer I will wait I will know
you will finish you will offer you will wait you will know
he / she will finish he / she will offer he/she will wait he / she will know
we will finish we will offer we will wait we will know
you will finish you will offer you will wait you will know
they will finish they will offer they will wait they will know
to want power duty to know
I would like I will be able to I should I will know
you will want you will be able to you will have to you will know
he / she will want he / she will be able to he / she will have to he / she will know
we would like we will be able to we must we will know
you will want you will be able to you will have to you will know
they will want they will be able to they will have to they will know
dire to write read to put
I will say I will write I will read I will put
you will say you will write you will read you will put
he / she will say he / she will write he / she will read he / she will put
we will say we will write we will read we will put
you will say you will write you will read you will put
they will say they will write they will read they will put
to drink to see receive to follow
I will drink I will see I will receive I will follow
you will drink you will see you will receive you would follow
he / she will drink he / she will see he / she will receive he / she will follow
we will drink we will see we will receive we will follow
you will drink you will see you will receive you will follow
they will drink they will see they will receive they will follow
to come to run take to drive
I will come I will run I will take I will drive
you will come you will run you will take you will drive
he / she will come he / she will run he / she will take he / she will drive
we will come we run we will take we will drive
you will come you run you will take you will drive
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they will come they will run they will take they will drive
A. Use of the simple future
The simple future expresses a fact or an action that will take place later, it has not occurred yet.
place at the moment we express ourselves.
Next week we will go on vacation.
B. Endings of the simple future
The endings of the simple future tense of the indicative mood are the same for all verbs.
The endings 1hegroup 2thgroup 3thgroup
I -rai would like will finish mettrai
you -ras you will love you will finish metras
he / she / one -ra aimera will end put
we -rons will love we will finish metrons
you -rez will love will finish put
they -ront will love will finish will put
Remarks:
The verbs eneleroueterdouble their consonant or take an accent.
Exemples : - Verbeappeler -> j'appellerai. / - Verbeacheter -> j'achèterai
The verbs change endings. Example: verb to wipe -> I will wipe
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Auxiliaries have a specific conjugation that must be mastered because they allow for
former the future perfect of the indicative of all other verbs.
The auxiliaries to have to be
I aura palace
you auras you will be
he / she / one aura sera
we we will have will be
you you will have serious
they will have will be
The future is used to express an action that will take place later.
On Saturday we will go to the Saint Catherine fair.
The conjugation:
First group verbs:
Terminaisons: erai-eras-era-erons-erez-eront
Chanter: Je chanterai -Tu chanteras -Il chantera- Nous chanterons- Vous chanterez -Ils
will sing
The verbs ending in eler and eter take 2 l's or 2 t's in the simple future!
Exemple: (appeler) Elle appellera (jeter) Nous jetterons
Except for some that take a grave accent: buy-peel-freeze-model-carve-hammer...
I will buy.
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Verbs ending in: -ier -uer -ouer -éer retain the e before r.
Exemple: Je crierai - Nous jouerons - Tu secoueras - Vous
create
The verbs ending in ayer can keep the y or change it to i.
sweep -> I will sweep or I will sweep
The verbs ending in yer change the y to i.
You will clean.
The second group verbs:
Endings: I will - you will - he/she/it will - we will - you (plural/formal) will - they will.
I will finish
The verbs of the 3rd group:
I will leave
I will know
will know
The auxiliaries:
Être: Je serai Tu seras - Il sera - Nous serons - Vous serez - Ils
will be
Avoir: J'aurai - Tu auras - Il aura - Nous aurons - Vous aurez - Ils auront
Verb Radical I you he/she/one we you they
welcome welcome will welcome you will welcome will welcome will welcome will welcome
to sit to sit I will sit. you would sit assistant we will sit ensure will support
to run run I will run you will run will run let's run run run
homework devr should devras devra we must you must will have to
send to bear I will send might send enverra we will send send they will bring
to be necessary
must __ __ it will be necessary __ __
to die mourning I will die you will die mourning let's die die will die
to rain raining __ it will rain __ __ __
power for could you will be able
canto we will be able
will
to be able to
will be able to
to receive receive will receive you will receive
will receive will receive you will receive
will receive
to know saur saurai sauras saur Sauron's you will know
will know
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to hold will hold will hold you will havewill hold we will hold will hold they will hold
to be worth will be worth
would be worth
vaudras will be worth
will want will want will be worth
to come will come will come you will comewill come will come you will come
will come
see to see I will come you will see verra we will see will see will see
to want would like would like you would likewould like we will want will want will want
1. Pierre (change) trains in Paris.
2. Alice and Paul carry the supplies.
3. Jacques and you (to gather) parsley.
You and I do not not work much.
5. I (choose) a book.
6. The sailors (untangle) the ropes.
7. Emma (getting used) to his new apartment.
8. The mechanic (to guarantee) the used car.
The lumberjacks (to fell) this dangerous tree.
10.You (host) your German correspondent.
11. You (unfold) the tablecloth, you will spread it on the table and then you will fill the carafe.
12. Bernard to stammer an excuse.
The sauce (thicken) quickly.
I hope that I See you soon my friends.
15. When our grandmother sends us her package, we (to run) to meet the
factor.
Tomorrow, you will remind me of the request you made and I will (press)
Tonight I bring my poetry book.
We read together all evening.
3. Thus our dreams s' (to soak) in beautiful images.
Tomorrow morning, my mother will wake up early.
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5. I (be) in excellent mood all day long.
And you, you (take) the path to school with enthusiasm.
7. (to be able to) Will you accompany me to the show this weekend?
8. The festival doors to open soon.
9. We (start) with a few plays.
to come Will you be with me at all the shows?
We (observer) the hive.
2. The bees to make honey.
3. I (succeed) in getting closer to me.
You to him return his pencil.
5. We (return) tonight.
6. I give him/her (lend) my pen.
7. They (foraging) in my garden.
8. Laurent to be happy.
9. You send a postcard.
10.You see the eclipse.
1. We (to go) to the end-of-year dance.
2. Oscar and Marie surely want some chocolate.
3.You (start) your test tomorrow.
4. Garfield and his owner to adopt a dog.
5. We soon to become rich.
6.Yann to eat a plate full of fries.
7. On to be on vacation well!!
Rita and her cousin sing together.
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You us miss a lot.
10. They leave tomorrow evening.
I (to work) tomorrow.
2. We (be able to) travel with my friends.
3. She (flee) from his parents.
4. You you (to sit) in this place.
5. They (include) a brochure with the letter.
You serve hot dishes for Christmas.
7. I (to do) the shopping.
8. We you send the package on Monday.
9. He must do the dishes later.
10.You (to know) if your TV is on.
You (finish) your English exercises later.
2. I to eat fries and a steak this noon.
3. Later, he to have a bright future.
4. They leave as soon as they can for the United States.
5. We going to the cinema tomorrow evening.
You (to) stay as long as possible,' the coach had said.
7. He (snow) in the evening ...
8. ... and this (continue) the next day.
9. They (calculate) their revenues and their expenses.
10. We (descend) the stairs to go back.
1. Could you give me a cup of tea, please?
2. We ask the geography teacher if the test will be easy.
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3. You t' dress well for your uncle's wedding.
I am (balader) from ...
... that I (to have) finished my homework.
6. He (to work) hard this week.
7. They come to see them as soon as possible.
8. We swimming in his pool this summer.
9.You Clean your room before leaving.
10. You (to win) this French contest.
When I grow up, I (to become) a doctor.
Tomorrow I will go to town and I offer a new coat.
3. If you break this object, we to repay him.
4. My brother (arrive) tomorrow by the 8 o'clock train.
5. During your next vacation, you to Paris.
6. I I broke my piggy bank to buy you a gift.
They will be so tired that they (fall asleep) very quickly.
You will go to town tomorrow and you visit your grandmother.
If you study your lesson well, you to get a good grade in your exam.
As soon as I have a moment, I scrub the house
I (tidy up) my room tomorrow.
We pass see you in the afternoon.
According to the weather, the rain is falling. at the end of the evening.
4. He is (getting revenge) , I know it well!
5. You (come) by taxi I think!
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You (have) good grades if you work well in class.
7. Rest assured, we will handle it. good.
This car is reliable, it does not break down. not broken.
I (phone) to my parents soon.
10. He is a very unruly child, he causes us trouble. many problems.
Tomorrow we to eat potatoes.
This year I (to leave) on vacation to New York.
3. Saturday Peter celebrating his birthday with all his friends.
You to have a bad grade if you don't learn your lesson.
In 5 days you (to go) to Marie and Constantin's.
Tomorrow I watch what is happening with the car.
My godfather me to offer a phone for my birthday.
8. They him (to regret) maybe, but it will be too late.
9. We do not open the door only if you come alone.
I play with you if you are good.
I (sing) in a grand opera.
2. She lift his cup towards the spectators.
3.You finish your show in style.
grow -you again? I don't know.
5. They do not Not taking pictures this time.
6. They (to be) magnificent with their skirts.
7. We go to the swimming pool every Saturday.
8. I Wipe the table with this cloth.
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9. On to have puppies in a few days.
10.You (do) what the nurse will say.
You (buy) vegetables at the market.
2. I (take) my coat to go out.
3. Upon leaving, the sun us dazzle
4.You to tremble at the thought of seeing him again.
5. We climb the wooden stairs.
6. I (to blush) with pleasure during the awards ceremony.
7. The rains (to swell) the river.
8. The children (play) in the garden.
The children to have a treasure hunt.
10. I (come) to see you tomorrow.
11. I don't don't go to the woods as long as it rains.
You being sick if you don't cover yourself.
2. The control take place tomorrow
3. They eat what I give them.
4. We (see) this movie as soon as it comes out.
5.You to play this pointless game.
You (rent) this antique furniture for the occasion.
7. He to be in college next year.
8. I put on this jacket because it is cold.
9. The wolf to eat the lamb as in the fable.
10. She release a new song in the fall.
11. The neighbor's dog pursue the intruders.
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My cousin (fall) sick if she learns this.
13. We leave this cassette here.
We travel during the night.
You (thank) your parents for this gift.
3. We go at the cinema at 5:30 PM, before going to the restaurant.
I buy strawberries for tonight, at the market.
We are not coming before 8:00 PM, be assured.
I am sure that you will succeed. this exam.
He visits the castle in the afternoon.
You (can) leave in 5 minutes.
You (have) an answer next Monday.
10. I (ask) to my director to receive you.
You (take) a slice of ham with your vegetables?
12. Cherries (cost) cheaper next month.
You (to be able) come to my house next week.
14. The bus (to leave) the university at exactly 7:00.
15. I (find back) Good in front of the house.
She does not want not leaving without saying goodbye to his father.
We (sign) the sales contract next Monday.
You listen to the mayor's speech for the inauguration of the new swimming pool.
2. My colleague (to resign) at the end of the year, he wants to work as
independent artisan.
3. I walk the dog after dinner if it stops raining.
4. You (to park) the car in the parking lot which is across from the cinema.
5. These books (to cost) surely very expensive, it will need to be taken care of.
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6. We (fishing) in the lake tomorrow morning.
7. J ' (peel) the vegetables for dinner, you will prepare the dessert.
You develop the vacation photos when returning.
9. You (knocking) on the neighbors' door to say hello, they are people
charming.
10. The police officers investigate the jewelry store theft.
I (to have) a good grade on my test.
You (to be) behind me when I meet him.
3. He (to love) the film and I am sure he will recommend it to you.
We place the chair to the right of the table.
You (eat) tomatoes when it is the season.
They (weigh) Julien at the pediatrician.
You (yield) in the face of the threat.
We (throw) the sponge for this time.
He (to shape) the figurine before putting it in the oven.
You (create) A friendly relationship with them, believe me.
I besiege his office until I obtain satisfaction.
You (appreciate) the upcoming rest.
He will pay his debts before going on vacation.
We grind the dead leaves and the compost bins.
You (send) this letter tomorrow before the raising.
They finish their meal and will be able to go play.
You (hate) I have hated this house.
We are going to visit him in the afternoon.
He holds head, I'm sure of it.
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20. You (acquire) It will be fine later, be patient.
I feel a great lack after your departure.
You (to dress) this doll of the clothes that you sewed.
He (to cover) the book before the start of school.
We (to pick) daisies in the neighboring field.
You (cook) the pasta on low heat.
26. They (write) a cover letter.
You (laugh) later, now it's time to revise.
28. We say the truth with simplicity.
29. He (reads) this newspaper tomorrow, too bad!
30. You (see) well what will happen next.
31. I (sleep) at my aunt's on the wedding evening.
You (run) faster and faster if you train.
He (to die) of concern if you don't call him.
We know What it's about in a moment.
You (must) restart the treatment from this evening.
They (can) come back on Wednesday if they wish.
You (return) report your actions to your monitors.
38. We take the hand of children to cross the street.
39. He (to do) to the best of his ability but I don't think he will succeed.
You (put) The table will be set at 7 PM, the meal will be ready.
1. For her party, I to offer roses to mom.
After your shower, you check your homework.
3. Tomorrow, we picking strawberries in the woods.
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4. He does not cannot go out next week.
With the wind, the sailboat adrift.
6. Athletes (to accomplish) a good performance.
For Christmas, I (to cook) a stuffed turkey with chestnuts.
8. Well-behaved children (respect) their teacher.
9. As always, you hesitate when it will be time to make your choice.
10. I (continue) to play, despite the warnings.
11.You me (supplier) to come with me to the fair.
12. The parents the wait before going to bed.
13. If you accept it, I drive the car to the garage.
Jean-Pierre demolish the old wall.
You listen to the mayor's speech for the inauguration of the new swimming pool.
My colleague (to resign) at the end of the year, he wishes to work as
independent artisan.
3. I walk the dog after dinner if it stops raining.
4. You park the car in the parking lot across from the cinema.
5. These books (to cost) surely very expensive, it will need to be taken care of.
6. We (fishing) in the lake tomorrow morning.
7. I ' (Peel) the vegetables for dinner, you will prepare the dessert.
8.You Develop the vacation photos when you get back.
9. You (knock) on the neighbors' door to say hello, they are nice people.
charming.
10. The police officers investigate the jewelry store theft.
You (to pick) strawberries this summer.
She drives the students at the park.
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You (take) the cat and the female cat.
4. He fears pollution with reason.
They (warn) the police as soon as possible.
She punishes severely these rude ones.
7. I welcome the first guests.
They finish garden work.
I beat the hands.
They will stretch a helping hand.
11. It (must) use my father's car.
She enjoys of a good reputation.
13. These flowers (to bloom) in spring.
They run very quickly.
You (drink) fresh water.
16. They (cover) the roof before autumn.
They (take) a lottery ticket.
They (accuse) everyone.
19. The screams (invade) the room.
20. Photos (garnish) the walls of this room.
I (rent) a small house.
2. He (try on) a pair of pants.
3. We wipe the floor.
The children stir the sand.
5. The days decrease
6.You thank your friends.
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7. You throw away these old newspapers.
8. She press the button.
9. You clean your tools.
10. We (to study) French.
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