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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cabaler

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The English translation of the French verb cabaler is “to scheme” or “to plot.” It is pronounced as “ka-ba-leh.”

The word “cabaler” is derived from the word “cabale” which originated from the Hebrew word “kabbalah” meaning “secret” or “mystery.” In everyday French, the verb cabaler is often used in the Futur Proche tense (near future tense) to talk about plans or schemes that are being made or will be made in the near future.

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

  1. Nous allons cabaler pour gagner plus d’argent.
    (We are going to scheme to make more money.)

  2. Tu vas cabaler pour décrocher cette promotion.
    (You are going to plot to get that promotion.)

  3. Ils vont cabaler pour renverser le gouvernement.
    (They are going to plot to overthrow the government.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais cabaler Je vais cabaler pour réussir mon examen. I am going to work hard to pass my exam.
tu vas cabaler Tu vas cabaler pour obtenir une promotion. You are going to hustle to get a promotion.
il va cabaler Il va cabaler pour gagner de l’argent. He is going to hustle to make money.
elle va cabaler Elle va cabaler pour atteindre ses objectifs. She is going to hustle to reach her goals.
on va cabaler On va cabaler pour trouver une solution. We/One are going to hustle to find a solution.
nous allons cabaler Nous allons cabaler pour obtenir la victoire. We are going to hustle to get the victory.
vous allez cabaler Vous allez cabaler pour réaliser vos rêves. You are going to hustle to achieve your dreams.
ils vont cabaler Ils vont cabaler pour réussir dans la vie. They are going to hustle to succeed in life.
elles vont cabaler Elles vont cabaler pour obtenir ce qu’elles veulent. They are going to hustle to get what they want.

Other Conjugations for Cabaler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabaler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cabaler – 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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