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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb constater

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The English translation of the French verb constater is “to note,” “to observe,” or “to witness.” It is pronounced as “kohn-stah-teh.”

The word constater comes from the Latin verb “constatare,” which means “to confirm” or “to establish.” It was first used in the French language in the 17th century and has remained in use since then.

In everyday French, constater is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by using the present tense conjugation of the verb “aller” (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. In this tense, constater expresses an action that is going to happen in the near future.

Here are three simple examples of constater used in the Futur Proche tense:

  1. Je vais constater les dégâts causés par la tempête demain. (I am going to observe the damage caused by the storm tomorrow.)

  2. Tu vas constater que le marché est fermé le dimanche. (You are going to notice that the market is closed on Sundays.)

  3. Elle va constater que son colis est arrivé en retard. (She is going to realize that her package arrived late.)

English translations:

  1. I am going to observe the damage caused by the storm tomorrow.

  2. You are going to notice that the market is closed on Sundays.

  3. She is going to realize that her package arrived late.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais constater Je vais constater la vérité. I am going to observe the truth.
tu vas constater Tu vas constater ton erreur. You are going to notice your mistake.
il va constater Il va constater les dégâts. He is going to observe the damages.
elle va constater Elle va constater le changement. She is going to notice the change.
on va constater On va constater le problème. We/One are going to observe the problem.
nous allons constater Nous allons constater l’évolution. We are going to observe the evolution.
vous allez constater Vous allez constater les améliorations. You are going to notice the improvements.
ils vont constater Ils vont constater les résultats. They are going to observe the results.
elles vont constater Elles vont constater les changements. They are going to notice the changes.

Other Conjugations for Constater.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb constater
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Constater – 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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