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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb cloquer

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The English translation of the French verb cloquer is “to crack” or “to pop.” It is pronounced as “kloh-kay.”

The word cloquer comes from the Latin word “clocca” meaning “bell.” In Old French, it was used to describe the sound of a bell ringing, and over time it evolved to mean a popping or cracking sound.

In everyday French, the verb cloquer is most often used in the Futur Proche tense to express a near future action. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb “aller” in the present tense followed by the infinitive form of the main verb.

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

  1. Je vais cloquer les bulles de plastique. (I am going to pop the bubble wrap.)
  2. Tu vas cloquer tes doigts si tu continues à les craquer. (You are going to crack your fingers if you keep cracking them.)
  3. Ils vont cloquer le champagne pour célébrer leur réussite. (They are going to pop the champagne to celebrate their success.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais cloquer Je vais cloquer la porte. I am going to slam the door.
tu vas cloquer Tu vas cloquer tes doigts. You are going to snap your fingers.
il va cloquer Il va cloquer sa chemise. He is going to crease his shirt.
elle va cloquer Elle va cloquer ses cheveux. She is going to curl her hair.
on va cloquer On va cloquer le papier. We/One are going to crumple the paper.
nous allons cloquer Nous allons cloquer les feuilles. We are going to crinkle the leaves.
vous allez cloquer Vous allez cloquer les cartes. You are going to shuffle the cards.
ils vont cloquer Ils vont cloquer les vêtements. They are going to wrinkle the clothes.
elles vont cloquer Elles vont cloquer les rideaux. They are going to ruffle the curtains.

Other Conjugations for Cloquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb cloquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cloquer – 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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