Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb baguenauder

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The English translation of the French verb baguenauder is “to wander aimlessly.” It is pronounced as \bag-naw-doh-nay.

The word baguenauder derives from the French word “baguenaude,” which means “to dawdle” or “to stroll.” It is a combination of the words “bague” (ring) and “node” (knot), originally referring to the act of playing with a ring or a knot while walking.

In everyday French, baguenauder is most commonly used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by using the present tense of the auxiliary verb “aller” followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. This tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future.

Here are three simple examples of using baguenauder in the Futur Proche tense:

  1. Je vais baguenauder dans la ville demain. (I am going to wander aimlessly in the city tomorrow.)

  2. Elle va baguenauder à travers les rues de Paris pendant des heures. (She is going to wander aimlessly through the streets of Paris for hours.)

  3. Nous allons baguenauder dans le parc cet après-midi. (We are going to wander aimlessly in the park this afternoon.)

The English translations of these sentences highlight the use of the verb “to be going to” to express future actions. In French, this is replaced by the verb “aller” in the Futur Proche tense.

Table of the Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of baguenauder

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais baguenauder Je vais baguenauder dans la ville. I am going to wander around the city.
tu vas baguenauder Tu vas baguenauder dans le parc. You are going to wander around the park.
il va baguenauder Il va baguenauder sur la plage. He is going to wander around the beach.
elle va baguenauder Elle va baguenauder dans les rues. She is going to wander around the streets.
on va baguenauder On va baguenauder dans la forêt. We/One are going to wander around the forest.
nous allons baguenauder Nous allons baguenauder dans le jardin. We are going to wander around the garden.
vous allez baguenauder Vous allez baguenauder au marché. You are going to wander around the market.
ils vont baguenauder Ils vont baguenauder dans le quartier. They are going to wander around the neighborhood.
elles vont baguenauder Elles vont baguenauder en ville. They are going to wander around the city.

Other Conjugations for Baguenauder.

   
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    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

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    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb baguenauder

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Baguenauder – About the French Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense

The French futur proche, also known as the near future tense, is a verb tense used to express actions or events that will happen in the near future. It’s a relatively simple tense to form and is commonly used in everyday conversation in the French language.
NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see my article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation

To form the futur proche, you typically use the present tense conjugation of the verb “aller” (to go) and follow it with the infinitive of the main verb:

1. Conjugate “aller” in the present tense according to the subject pronoun:

   – Je vais (I am going)
   – Tu vas (You are going)
   – Il/elle/on va (He/she/one is going)
   – Nous allons (We are going)
   – Vous allez (You are going)
   – Ils/elles vont (They are going)

2. Add the infinitive of the main verb immediately after “aller.” For example:

   – Je vais manger (I am going to eat)
   – Tu vas étudier (You are going to study)
   – Il va partir (He is going to leave)
   – Nous allons danser (We are going to dance)
   – Vous allez voyager (You are going to travel)
   – Ils vont travailler (They are going to work)

Common Everyday Usage

The futur proche is used to talk about actions or events that are expected to happen in the near future. It is often used in casual, everyday conversations to discuss plans, intentions, or predictions. For instance:
– Je vais faire les courses demain. (I am going to do the grocery shopping tomorrow.)
– Ils vont regarder un film ce soir. (They are going to watch a movie tonight.)
– Tu vas rencontrer Sophie à la gare. (You are going to meet Sophie at the train station.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

The futur proche is used to talk about the near future and should not be confused with the futur simple (simple future), which is used to discuss events that will happen further in the future. Here are some interactions with other tenses:

Present Tense

The futur proche is often used to express actions happening in the near future alongside actions in the present tense. For example: “Je travaille demain” (I am working tomorrow).

Past Tense

When narrating events in the past, the futur proche can be used to describe what was about to happen at a specific point in time. For example: “Il est arrivé à l’aéroport, mais son avion allait partir” (He arrived at the airport, but his plane was about to leave).

Conditional Tense

The futur proche can also be combined with the conditional to express future actions that are contingent on certain conditions. For example: “Si j’ai le temps, j’irai au cinéma ce soir” (If I have time, I will go to the cinema tonight).

Summary

The French futur proche is a versatile tense used to describe actions or events that will occur in the near future. It’s commonly used in everyday conversation to discuss plans, intentions, and predictions, and it interacts with other tenses to provide context for different time frames.

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