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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cabotiner

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The English translation of the French verb cabotiner is “to show off” or “to put on a show.” It is pronounced “kah-boh-teh-nee” in its infinitive form.

The word cabotiner originates from the French word “cabotin,” which refers to a comedian or a person who is theatrical or exaggerated in their behavior. It is derived from the Italian word “cabotino,” which means “little goat,” possibly referencing the playful and exaggerated behavior of goats.

In everyday French, cabotiner is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is used to express actions that will happen in the near future. In this tense, it is conjugated as “je vais cabotiner” (I am going to show off), “tu vas cabotiner” (you are going to show off), “il/elle/on va cabotiner” (he/she/one is going to show off), “nous allons cabotiner” (we are going to show off), “vous allez cabotiner” (you are going to show off), and “ils/elles vont cabotiner” (they are going to show off).

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

  1. Je vais cabotiner pour impressionner mes amis. (I am going to show off to impress my friends.)
  2. Nous allons cabotiner devant le public. (We are going to put on a show for the audience.)
  3. Ils vont cabotiner avec leurs talents de danseurs. (They are going to show off with their dancing skills.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais cabotiner Je vais cabotiner avec mes amis. I am going to mess around with my friends.
tu vas cabotiner Tu vas cabotiner pour te divertir. You are going to mess around for fun.
il va cabotiner Il va cabotiner pour impressionner. He is going to mess around to impress.
elle va cabotiner Elle va cabotiner sans se soucier. She is going to mess around without caring.
on va cabotiner On va cabotiner pour passer le temps. We/One are going to mess around to pass the time.
nous allons cabotiner Nous allons cabotiner ensemble. We are going to mess around together.
vous allez cabotiner Vous allez cabotiner au parc. You are going to mess around at the park.
ils vont cabotiner Ils vont cabotiner pour s’amuser. They are going to mess around to have fun.
elles vont cabotiner Elles vont cabotiner après l’école. They are going to mess around after school.

Other Conjugations for Cabotiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cabotiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cabotiner – 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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