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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chaparder

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The English translation of the French verb chaparder is “to steal” or “to pilfer.” It is pronounced “sha-par-day.”

The origin of the word chaparder can be traced back to the Latin word “capere,” meaning “to take.” In Old French, it evolved into “chaper,” meaning “to grab.” Over time, the word took on a negative connotation and became associated with stealing or thievery.

In everyday French, chaparder is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb “aller” followed by the infinitive form of the verb, in this case “chaparder.”

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

  1. Je vais chaparder des bonbons dans le magasin. (I am going to steal some candies from the store.)
  2. Tu vas me surprendre en train de chaparder des bijoux. (You are going to catch me stealing jewelry.)
  3. Ils vont chaparder de l’argent dans le coffre-fort. (They are going to steal money from the safe.)

Overall, chaparder is a common verb used in everyday French to describe the act of stealing or taking something without permission. It can be used in a serious or playful context, but it is always associated with a negative action.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais chaparder Je vais chaparder un chocolat. I am going to pilfer a chocolate.
tu vas chaparder Tu vas chaparder un stylo. You are going to swipe a pen.
il va chaparder Il va chaparder de l’argent. He is going to steal some money.
elle va chaparder Elle va chaparder un bijou. She is going to purloin a piece of jewelry.
on va chaparder On va chaparder des bonbons. We/One are going to pinch some candies.
nous allons chaparder Nous allons chaparder des biscuits. We are going to pilfer some cookies.
vous allez chaparder Vous allez chaparder un livre. You are going to swipe a book.
ils vont chaparder Ils vont chaparder des vêtements. They are going to steal some clothes.
elles vont chaparder Elles vont chaparder des fruits. They are going to purloin some fruits.

Other Conjugations for Chaparder.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chaparder
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chaparder – 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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