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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb clapoter

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The English translation of the French verb clapoter is “to splash” or “to lap”. It is pronounced as “klah-poh-teh”.

The language origin of clapoter can be traced back to the Latin word “clapare”, which means “to splash”. It is most often used in every day French in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by using the verb “aller” in the present tense followed by the infinitive form of the verb. This tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future.

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

  1. Je vais clapoter dans la piscine cet après-midi. (I am going to splash in the pool this afternoon.)
  2. Tu vas clapoter dans la mer avec tes amis demain. (You are going to splash in the sea with your friends tomorrow.)
  3. Il/Elle/On va clapoter dans la fontaine pendant la fête. (He/She/One is going to splash in the fountain during the party.)

These sentences all describe actions that will happen in the near future, specifically involving splashing or lapping in water.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais clapoter Je vais clapoter dans l’eau. I am going to splash in the water.
tu vas clapoter Tu vas clapoter avec tes mains. You are going to clap with your hands.
il va clapoter Il va clapoter dans la boue. He is going to splash in the mud.
elle va clapoter Elle va clapoter dans la piscine. She is going to splash in the pool.
on va clapoter On va clapoter dans les flaques d’eau. We/One are going to splash in the puddles.
nous allons clapoter Nous allons clapoter en chantant. We are going to splash while singing.
vous allez clapoter Vous allez clapoter avec vos pieds. You are going to splash with your feet.
ils vont clapoter Ils vont clapoter dans la mer. They are going to splash in the sea.
elles vont clapoter Elles vont clapoter dans la boue. They are going to splash in the mud.

Other Conjugations for Clapoter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb clapoter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Clapoter – 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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