The future simple or in French “Le futur de l’indicatif” expresses the future tense. It is the equivalent of the future simple will + infinitive. The form of the future simple depends on the verb itself. In this lesson, we will examine the future simple of the verbs of the second group.
Remember: The verbs of the second group end in “ir” and their present participle end in “issant”.
For example: finir, choisir, applaudir, pétrir, etc....
Note that verbs like partir, accueillir, venir, courir, etc.. , even though they end in “ir”, do not belong to the verbs of the second group because their present participle does not end in “issant”.
The future simple of the verbs of the second group is formed by adding : ai- as - a - ons - ez - ont to the infinitive.
For exmple :
Je finirai mon travail tôt ce soir.
I will finish my work early tonight.
Si tu laisses la viande longtemps sur la table, elle pourrira.
If you leave the meat out on the table, it will spoil.
Je suis sûre que notre nouveau gouverneur abolira la peine capitale.
I’m sure that our new governor will abolish the death penalty.
For example:
Quand est-ce que vous réunirez votre équipe pour discuter de la nouvelle restructuration de la société?
When will you hold a team meeting to discuss the company’s new reorganization?
Est ce-que votre enquête aboutira à quelque chose ?
Will your investigation lead to something?
Dis, tu applaudiras quand tu me verras entrer en scène ?
Tell me, will you clap when you see me coming on stage?
Ton avion atterrira à l’aéroport Charles de Gaulle ?
Will your plane land in Charles De Gaulle airport?
Accompliront-ils leur tâche comme ils l’ont promis ?
Will they accomplish their task as they promised they would?
Agirez-vous au bon moment ?
Will you act at the right time?
Your words will not weaken our will to succeed.
Nous n’avertirons pas tes parents lorsque nous viendrons te voir.
We will not warn your parents when we come to see you.
Remember: The verbs of the second group end in “ir” and their present participle end in “issant”.
For example: finir, choisir, applaudir, pétrir, etc....
Note that verbs like partir, accueillir, venir, courir, etc.. , even though they end in “ir”, do not belong to the verbs of the second group because their present participle does not end in “issant”.
The future simple of the verbs of the second group is formed by adding : ai- as - a - ons - ez - ont to the infinitive.
finir | |
| Je | finirai |
| Tu | finiras |
| Il /elle/ on | finira |
| Nous | finirons |
| Vous | finirez |
| Ils/elles | finiront |
accomplir | |
| Je | J’accomplirai |
| Tu | accompliras |
| Il /elle/ on | accomplira |
| Nous | accomplirons |
| Vous | accomplirez |
| Ils/elles | accompliront |
For exmple :
Je finirai mon travail tôt ce soir.
I will finish my work early tonight.
Si tu laisses la viande longtemps sur la table, elle pourrira.
If you leave the meat out on the table, it will spoil.
Je suis sûre que notre nouveau gouverneur abolira la peine capitale.
I’m sure that our new governor will abolish the death penalty.
The interrogative form:
The verbs of the 2nd group follow the same rule as the verbs of the first group when forming questions and negative statements.For example:
Quand est-ce que vous réunirez votre équipe pour discuter de la nouvelle restructuration de la société?
When will you hold a team meeting to discuss the company’s new reorganization?
Est ce-que votre enquête aboutira à quelque chose ?
Will your investigation lead to something?
Dis, tu applaudiras quand tu me verras entrer en scène ?
Tell me, will you clap when you see me coming on stage?
Ton avion atterrira à l’aéroport Charles de Gaulle ?
Will your plane land in Charles De Gaulle airport?
Accompliront-ils leur tâche comme ils l’ont promis ?
Will they accomplish their task as they promised they would?
Agirez-vous au bon moment ?
Will you act at the right time?
Negation:
Vos propos n’affaibliront pas notre volonté de réussir.Your words will not weaken our will to succeed.
Nous n’avertirons pas tes parents lorsque nous viendrons te voir.
We will not warn your parents when we come to see you.