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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb coupailler

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English translation: The English translation of the French verb coupailler is “to share in the spoils.” The infinitive form is pronounced koo-pah-yay.

Language origin: The verb coupailler comes from the French word “couper,” meaning “to cut,” and “paille,” meaning “straw.” It originated in the Middle Ages, when soldiers would divide the spoils of war by cutting them into equal pieces.

Usage in Futur Proche tense: The Futur Proche tense, or near future tense, in French is formed by using the present tense of the verb “aller” (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the verb. Coupailler is most commonly used in this tense to indicate an action that will be shared or divided in the near future.

Examples:

  1. Nous allons coupailler le gâteau pour le dessert. (We are going to share the cake for dessert.)
  2. Est-ce que vous allez coupailler les bénéfices de l’entreprise? (Are you going to share the profits of the company?)
  3. Ils vont coupailler les tâches ménagères pour le week-end prochain. (They are going to divide the house chores for next weekend.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais coupailer Je vais coupailer avec mes amis. I am going to meet up with my friends.
tu vas coupailer Tu vas coupailer avec ta famille. You are going to hang out with your family.
il va coupailer Il va coupailer avec ses collègues. He is going to socialize with his colleagues.
elle va coupailer Elle va coupailer avec ses copines. She is going to hang out with her friends.
on va coupailer On va coupailer au parc. We/One are going to hang out at the park.
nous allons coupailer Nous allons coupailer après le travail. We are going to hang out after work.
vous allez coupailer Vous allez coupailer ce week-end. You are going to hang out this weekend.
ils vont coupailer Ils vont coupailer après le match. They are going to hang out after the game.
elles vont coupailer Elles vont coupailer à la plage. They are going to hang out at the beach.

Other Conjugations for Coupailler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb coupailler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coupailler – 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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