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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb compacter

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The English translation of the French verb compacter is “to compact.” It is pronounced as “kohm-pak-teh” in its infinitive form.

The word “compacter” is derived from the French word “compact” which means “compact” or “dense.” In everyday French, the verb compacter is most often used to describe the action of making something smaller or more compressed.

In the Futur Proche tense, compacter is used to describe a future action that is going to happen soon. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:

  1. Je vais compacter mes vêtements pour qu’ils prennent moins de place dans ma valise. (I am going to compact my clothes so they take up less space in my suitcase.)

  2. Nous allons compacter nos déchets avant de les jeter dans la poubelle. (We are going to compact our waste before throwing it in the garbage.)

  3. Ils vont compacter leurs affaires avant de déménager. (They are going to compact their belongings before moving.)

In each of these examples, the verb compacter is used to describe a future action that will result in making something smaller or more condensed.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais compacter Je vais compacter mes vêtements. I am going to compact my clothes.
tu vas compacter Tu vas compacter les boîtes. You are going to compact the boxes.
il va compacter Il va compacter la poubelle. He is going to compact the trash can.
elle va compacter Elle va compacter le papier. She is going to compact the paper.
on va compacter On va compacter les déchets. We/One are going to compact the waste.
nous allons compacter Nous allons compacter nos affaires. We are going to compact our belongings.
vous allez compacter Vous allez compacter les sacs. You are going to compact the bags.
ils vont compacter Ils vont compacter la terre. They are going to compact the soil.
elles vont compacter Elles vont compacter les cartons. They are going to compact the boxes.

Other Conjugations for Compacter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb compacter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Compacter – 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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