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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boulocher

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The English translation of the French verb boulocher is “to pill” or “to bobble”. It is pronounced as “boo-lo-shay” in its infinitive form.

The word boulocher comes from the Old French word “boulle” which means “ball”. It is most often used in everyday French in the Futur Proche tense, which is the near future tense formed by using the verb “aller” (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

Examples of its usage in the Futur Proche tense are:

  1. Je vais boulocher ce pull en laine après l’avoir lavé. (I am going to pill this wool sweater after washing it.)
  2. Est-ce que tu vas boulocher la couverture en la mettant dans le sèche-linge? (Are you going to bobble the blanket by putting it in the dryer?)
  3. Ils vont boulocher ces chaussettes s’ils les portent trop souvent. (They are going to pill these socks if they wear them too often.)

In all of these examples, boulocher is used to refer to the formation of small balls or pills on the surface of fabric, usually through wear or washing. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something that is becoming worn or damaged.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais boulocher Je vais boulocher demain. I am going to do laundry tomorrow.
tu vas boulocher Tu vas boulocher après l’école. You are going to do laundry after school.
il va boulocher Il va boulocher ce soir. He is going to do laundry tonight.
elle va boulocher Elle va boulocher samedi. She is going to do laundry on Saturday.
on va boulocher On va boulocher ensemble. We/One are going to do laundry together.
nous allons boulocher Nous allons boulocher nos vêtements. We are going to do our laundry.
vous allez boulocher Vous allez boulocher la semaine prochaine. You are going to do laundry next week.
ils vont boulocher Ils vont boulocher leurs serviettes. They are going to do their laundry.
elles vont boulocher Elles vont boulocher leur linge. They are going to do their laundry.

Other Conjugations for Boulocher.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher
   

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

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

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

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher    (this article)

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boulocher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boulocher – 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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