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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chasser

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The English translation of the French verb chasser is “to hunt” or “to chase.” The infinitive form, chasser, is pronounced as “sha-say.”

The word chasser comes from the Latin verb captiare, meaning “to catch.” It was first used in Old French as chacier, with a similar meaning of hunting or pursuing animals. Over time, the meaning expanded to include chasing or pursuing anything or anyone.

In everyday French, chasser is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which combines the verb “aller” (to go) with an infinitive to express a future action. For example, “je vais chasser” means “I am going to hunt” or “I will hunt.”

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

  1. Nous allons chasser le cerf demain. (We are going to hunt deer tomorrow.)

  2. Tu vas chasser les souris de la maison. (You are going to chase the mice out of the house.)

  3. Ils vont chasser les voleurs du quartier. (They are going to hunt for thieves in the neighborhood.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais chasser Je vais chasser un sanglier. I am going to hunt a boar.
tu vas chasser Tu vas chasser des lapins. You are going to hunt rabbits.
il va chasser Il va chasser des faisans. He is going to hunt pheasants.
elle va chasser Elle va chasser des chevreuils. She is going to hunt deer.
on va chasser On va chasser des canards. We/One are going to hunt ducks.
nous allons chasser Nous allons chasser à l’arc. We are going to hunt with a bow.
vous allez chasser Vous allez chasser au fusil. You are going to hunt with a rifle.
ils vont chasser Ils vont chasser des sangliers. They are going to hunt boars.
elles vont chasser Elles vont chasser des lièvres. They are going to hunt hares.

Other Conjugations for Chasser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chasser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chasser – 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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