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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cliqueter

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The English translation of the French verb cliqueter is “to click” or “to clack.” It is pronounced “klee-keh-tey.”

The origin of the word cliqueter can be traced back to the Latin word “cliquare” which means “to clink” or “to rattle.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used in various forms such as “clekieter,” “clicter,” and eventually “cliqueter.”

In everyday French, cliqueter is often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed with 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 take place in the near future.

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

  1. Je vais cliqueter sur le bouton pour allumer la lumière. (I am going to click on the button to turn on the light.)
  2. Est-ce que tu vas cliqueter sur le lien pour ouvrir le document ? (Are you going to click on the link to open the document?)
  3. Ils vont cliqueter sur leurs stylos en attendant le début de la réunion. (They are going to click their pens while waiting for the meeting to start.)

In these examples, cliqueter is used to describe the action of clicking or clacking, whether it is a physical action (example 1) or a sound (examples 2 and 3). It is a commonly used verb in everyday French, especially in the context of technology and devices.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais cliqueter Je vais cliqueter sur le bouton. I am going to click on the button.
tu vas cliqueter Tu vas cliqueter sur le lien. You are going to click on the link.
il va cliqueter Il va cliqueter sur le clavier. He is going to click on the keyboard.
elle va cliqueter Elle va cliqueter sur l’icône. She is going to click on the icon.
on va cliqueter On va cliqueter sur le site web. We/One are going to click on the website.
nous allons cliqueter Nous allons cliqueter sur le bouton. We are going to click on the button.
vous allez cliqueter Vous allez cliqueter sur le lien. You are going to click on the link.
ils vont cliqueter Ils vont cliqueter sur le clavier. They are going to click on the keyboard.
elles vont cliqueter Elles vont cliqueter sur l’icône. They are going to click on the icon.

Other Conjugations for Cliqueter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cliqueter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cliqueter – 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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