Lesson 8 – Futur Proche (Introduction)
What will you learn?
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Talk about the near future
- Form the futur proche correctly
- Use the verb aller in the present tense
- Express plans and intentions
- Build simple future sentences
1. What is the Futur Proche?
The futur proche is used to talk about:
- Things you are going to do
- Plans and intentions
- The near future
Examples:
- Je vais manger (I am going to eat)
- Nous allons partir (We are going to leave)
2. Structure of Futur Proche
Basic formula:
Subject + aller (present) + infinitive
Example:
- Je vais manger
3. Conjugation of ALLER (very important)
Conjugation: aller
| Subject | Verb |
|---|---|
| Je | vais |
| Tu | vas |
| Il/Elle | va |
| Nous | allons |
| Vous | allez |
| Ils/Elles | vont |
4. Using Futur Proche
A. With verbs
- Je vais étudier
- Tu vas jouer
- Il va regarder
B. Examples:
- Je vais manger
- Nous allons visiter Paris
- Ils vont jouer au football
5. Sentence building
A. Basic:
- Je vais manger
B. Add details:
- Je vais manger à 20h
C. Combine ideas:
- Je vais étudier et je vais dormir
6. Negative form
Structure:
ne + aller + pas + infinitive
Examples:
- Je ne vais pas manger
- Nous n’allons pas sortir
7. Questions
Examples:
- Est-ce que tu vas venir ?
- Tu vas manger ?
8. Time expressions
| French | English |
|---|---|
| ce soir | tonight |
| demain | tomorrow |
| bientôt | soon |
Examples:
- Je vais étudier ce soir
- Nous allons voyager demain
9. Common mistakes
1. Forgetting infinitive
Incorrect: Je vais mange
Correct: Je vais manger
2. Wrong conjugation
Incorrect: Je aller manger
Correct: Je vais manger
3. Missing “pas”
Incorrect: Je ne vais manger
Correct: Je ne vais pas manger
10. Exercises
Exercise 1 – Conjugate
- Je ______ (aller + manger)
- Nous ______ (aller + finir)
- Il ______ (aller + regarder)
Exercise 2 – Make negative
- Je vais manger → ______
- Nous allons sortir → ______
Exercise 3 – Ask a question
- Tu vas étudier → ______
- Il va venir → ______
Exercise 4 – Write sentences
Write 3 sentences using:
- manger
- jouer
- aller
11. Speaking task
Speak for 30–40 seconds:
Talk about:
- What you are going to do today
- What you are going to do tomorrow
12. Writing task
Write 60–80 words:
“Mes plans”
Include:
- 3 future actions
- One negative sentence
- One time expression
Lesson summary
You can now:
- Talk about the future
- Use futur proche correctly
- Conjugate aller
- Build simple future sentences
Always remember:
aller + infinitive