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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boursoufler

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The English translation of the French verb boursoufler is “to inflate” or “to swell.” It is pronounced as “boor-soo-flay” in its infinitive form.

The word “boursoufler” comes from the French noun “boursoufle,” meaning a blister or swelling. It ultimately derives from the Latin word “bursa,” meaning a pouch or sack.

In everyday French, boursoufler is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which expresses actions that will happen in the near future. In this tense, the verb is conjugated with the auxiliary verb “aller” (to go) followed by the infinitive form of boursoufler.

Here are three simple examples of boursoufler in the Futur Proche tense with their English translations:

  1. Je vais boursoufler mes joues en soufflant de l’air. (I am going to inflate my cheeks by blowing air.)
  2. Tu vas boursoufler le ballon avec ta pompe. (You are going to inflate the ball with your pump.)
  3. Ils vont boursoufler leur estomac en mangeant trop de bonbons. (They are going to inflate their stomach by eating too many candies.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais boursoufler Je vais boursoufler mon visage. I am going to puff up my face.
tu vas boursoufler Tu vas boursoufler ta joue. You are going to puff up your cheek.
il va boursoufler Il va boursoufler son ventre. He is going to puff up his belly.
elle va boursoufler Elle va boursoufler sa main. She is going to puff up her hand.
on va boursoufler On va boursoufler la pâte. We/One are going to puff up the dough.
nous allons boursoufler Nous allons boursoufler nos pieds. We are going to puff up our feet.
vous allez boursoufler Vous allez boursoufler votre peau. You are going to puff up your skin.
ils vont boursoufler Ils vont boursoufler leur estomac. They are going to puff up their stomach.
elles vont boursoufler Elles vont boursoufler leurs bras. They are going to puff up their arms.

Other Conjugations for Boursoufler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boursoufler – 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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