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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chicaner

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The English translation of the French verb chicaner is “to quibble” or “to argue.” The infinitive form is pronounced “shee-kah-nay.”

The word “chicaner” has its origins in the Old French word “chicane,” meaning “deception” or “trickery.” It entered into the English language in the 16th century and has since become a common term in everyday French.

In the Futur Proche (near future) tense, chicaner is often used to describe someone who is being argumentative or nitpicking over small details. It can also refer to someone who is trying to manipulate a situation for their own advantage.

Examples of chicaner in the Futur Proche tense:

  1. Je vais te chicaner sur chaque petit détail si tu ne fais pas attention. (I am going to quibble with you over every little detail if you’re not careful.)

  2. Ils vont chicaner sur le contrat jusqu’à ce qu’ils obtiennent ce qu’ils veulent. (They are going to argue over the contract until they get what they want.)

  3. Elle va chicaner avec son patron pour obtenir une augmentation. (She is going to quibble with her boss to get a raise.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais chicaner Je vais chicaner demain. I am going to nag tomorrow.
tu vas chicaner Tu vas chicaner ta soeur. You are going to nag your sister.
il va chicaner Il va chicaner son patron. He is going to nag his boss.
elle va chicaner Elle va chicaner son frère. She is going to nag her brother.
on va chicaner On va chicaner nos voisins. We/One are going to nag our neighbors.
nous allons chicaner Nous allons chicaner ensemble. We are going to nag together.
vous allez chicaner Vous allez chicaner trop. You are going to nag too much.
ils vont chicaner Ils vont chicaner leurs enfants. They are going to nag their children.
elles vont chicaner Elles vont chicaner leur mari. They are going to nag their husband.

Other Conjugations for Chicaner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chicaner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chicaner – 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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