Lucy
Ask the AI Tutor
Need help with Verbs in the Near Future Tense? Ask our AI Tutor!
Lucy AI Tutor - Lucy
Connecting with Tutor...
Please wait while we establish connection
Lucy
Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Verbs in the Near Future Tense today?
now
Teens searching on map
Ils vont trouver - They are going to find.

Verbs in the Near Future Tense

Learn how to express future intentions in French. The near future tense uses verbs like "manger" (to eat) combined with "aller" (to go) to show upcoming actions.

Explore the Topic →
(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

"Manger" (near future) means "I am going to eat" – je vais manger. This is used to talk about actions that will happen shortly in the future.

In KS3 Fast French, students learn how to form the near future tense using the verb "aller" (to go) followed by an infinitive verb like "manger" (to eat). This structure helps talk about planned or imminent actions.

  • Near Future Tense: A tense used to describe actions that will happen soon, formed with "aller" in the present tense + infinitive verb (e.g., je vais manger).
  • Aller: The French verb "aller" means "to go" and is used in the near future tense to indicate actions that will happen shortly.
  • Infinitive Verb: The basic form of a verb, not conjugated. For example, "manger" (to eat) is an infinitive verb used in the near future tense structure.
How do you form the near future tense in French?

In French, the near future tense is formed by conjugating the verb "aller" (to go) in the present tense and following it with the infinitive verb. For example, "je vais manger" (I am going to eat).

What are some examples of verbs in the near future tense?

Examples include "je vais chanter" (I am going to sing), "nous allons manger" (we are going to eat), and "elle va partir" (she is going to leave).

When should you use the near future tense in French?

The near future tense is used when talking about actions that are going to happen soon, such as plans or intentions, like "je vais faire mes devoirs" (I am going to do my homework).

In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.
1 .
You are going to stay (plural / formal)
Vous allez rester
Vous restez
Vous allez penser
Vous pensez
Vous restez = you stay
Vous allez penser = you are going to think
Vous pensez = you think
2 .
You're going to watch (informal)
Tu regardes
Vous allez regarder
Tu vas regarder
Vous regardez
Tu regardes = you watch (informal)
Vous allez regarder = You are going to watch (formal)
Vous regardez = You watch (formal)
3 .
He is going to make
Il fait
Il va dire
Il dit
Il va faire
Il fait = he makes
Il va dire = he is going to say
Il dit = he says
4 .
You are going to put (informal)
Tu mets
Tu vas montrer
Tu vas mettre
Tu montres
Tu mets = you put
Tu vas montrer = you are going to show
Tu montres = you show
5 .
They are going to find (feminine)
Elle va trouver
Elles vont trouver
Elles trouvent
Elle trouve
Elle va trouver = she is going to find
Elles trouvent = they find (feminine)
Elle trouve = she finds
6 .
I'm going to wear
Je porte
Je vais porter
Je vais parler
Je parle
Je porte = I wear
Je vais parler = I'm going to speak
Je parle = I speak
7 .
We are going to want
Nous allons vouloir
Nous voulons
Nous allons venir
Nous venons
Nous voulons = we want
Nous allons venir = we are going to come
Nous venons = we come
8 .
I'm going to buy
Je vais acheter
J'achète
Je vais aller
Je vais
J'achète = I buy
Je vais aller = I am going to go
Je vais = I'm going
9 .
They are going to know (masculine)
Ils savent
Il va savoir
Il sait
Ils vont savoir
Ils savent = they know
Il va savoir = he is going to know
Il sait = he knows
10 .
We are going to ask
Nous demandons
Nous allons donner
Nous allons demander
Nous donnons
Nous demandons = we ask
Nous allons donner = we are going to give
Nous donnons = we give
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author:  Graeme Haw

© Copyright 2016-2025 - Education Quizzes
Work Innovate Ltd - Design | Development | Marketing