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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cémenter

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The English translation of the French verb cémenter is “to cement” or “to solidify.” It is pronounced “seh-mahn-teh.”

Cémenter comes from the Latin word “cementum,” meaning “stone chips” or “mortar.” It entered the French language in the 15th century and has been used since then to refer to the process of solidifying or binding materials together.

In everyday French, cémenter is most often used in the Futur Proche tense to talk about future actions that will solidify or strengthen something. For example:

  1. Je vais cémenter les fondations de ma maison demain. (I am going to cement the foundations of my house tomorrow.)
  2. Nous allons cémenter notre amitié en faisant un voyage ensemble. (We are going to solidify our friendship by taking a trip together.)
  3. Ils vont cémenter leur accord en signant un contrat. (They are going to cement their agreement by signing a contract.)

In these examples, cémenter is used to express the idea of making something stronger or more stable in the future. It can also be used in a more metaphorical sense, such as “cémenter une relation” (to solidify a relationship) or “cémenter une décision” (to cement a decision).

Note: In everyday spoken French, the Futur Proche tense is often used instead of the Futur Simple tense. The Futur Proche is formed with the verb “aller” in the present tense followed by the infinitive form of the main verb.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais cémenter Je vais cémenter mon mur. I am going to cement my wall.
tu vas cémenter Tu vas cémenter ta terrasse. You are going to cement your terrace.
il va cémenter Il va cémenter le trottoir. He is going to cement the sidewalk.
elle va cémenter Elle va cémenter sa fondation. She is going to cement her foundation.
on va cémenter On va cémenter les fissures. We/One are going to cement the cracks.
nous allons cémenter Nous allons cémenter le sol. We are going to cement the ground.
vous allez cémenter Vous allez cémenter le toit. You are going to cement the roof.
ils vont cémenter Ils vont cémenter leur maison. They are going to cement their house.
elles vont cémenter Elles vont cémenter leur mur. They are going to cement their wall.

Other Conjugations for Cémenter.

   
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    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cémenter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cémenter – 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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