Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Introduction to the verb combler
The English translation of the French verb combler is “to fill” or “to fulfill.” It is pronounced as “kohm-BLAY.”
The word combler comes from the Latin word “cumulare” meaning “to heap up.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe filling or satisfying a need or desire, both literal and figurative.
In the Futur Proche tense, combler is used to express an action that will happen in the near future. It is formed by using the verb “aller” (to go) conjugated in the present tense, followed by the infinitive form of combler.
Examples:
- Je vais combler mes parents en leur offrant un voyage. (I am going to fulfill my parents by offering them a trip.)
- Nous allons combler nos invités avec un repas délicieux. (We are going to fill our guests with a delicious meal.)
- Elle va combler ses rêves en partant étudier à l’étranger. (She is going to fulfill her dreams by going to study abroad.)
Table of the Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of combler
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | vais combler | Je vais combler le fossé. | I am going to bridge the gap. |
tu | vas combler | Tu vas combler tes lacunes. | You are going to fill your gaps. |
il | va combler | Il va combler ses besoins. | He is going to fulfill his needs. |
elle | va combler | Elle va combler ses désirs. | She is going to satisfy her desires. |
on | va combler | On va combler le vide. | We/One are going to fill the void. |
nous | allons combler | Nous allons combler le silence. | We are going to fill the silence. |
vous | allez combler | Vous allez combler les attentes. | You are going to meet the expectations. |
ils | vont combler | Ils vont combler les trous. | They are going to fill the holes. |
elles | vont combler | Elles vont combler le manque. | They are going to make up for the lack. |
Other Conjugations for Combler.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler (this article)
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb combler
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Combler – About the French Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense
Formation
1. Conjugate “aller” in the present tense according to the subject pronoun:
2. Add the infinitive of the main verb immediately after “aller.” For example:
Common Everyday Usage
Interactions with Other Tenses
Present Tense
Past Tense
Conditional Tense
Summary
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