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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb couper

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The English translation of the French verb couper is “to cut.” It is pronounced as [koo-pey] in the infinitive form.

The language origin of couper can be traced back to the Latin word “colpus,” meaning “stroke” or “blow.” It entered the French language in the 12th century, initially used to refer to physically cutting something with a sharp object. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include other types of cutting, such as cutting a conversation short or cutting a budget.

In everyday French, couper is often used in the Futur Proche tense, which indicates an action or event that is going to happen in the near future. Here are three examples of its usage in this tense:

  1. Nous allons couper le gâteau. (We are going to cut the cake.)
  2. Je vais couper mes cheveux demain. (I am going to cut my hair tomorrow.)
  3. Est-ce que tu vas couper le jambon pour l’apéritif ? (Are you going to cut the ham for the appetizer?)

In these examples, couper is used to indicate a planned or intended action in the near future. It can also be used to express a prediction or assumption about something that will happen in the future, as in “Il va couper le fil avec des ciseaux” (He is going to cut the thread with scissors).

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais couper Je vais couper les légumes. I am going to cut the vegetables.
tu vas couper Tu vas couper du bois. You are going to cut some wood.
il va couper Il va couper ses cheveux. He is going to cut his hair.
elle va couper Elle va couper le gâteau. She is going to cut the cake.
on va couper On va couper les fleurs. We/One are going to cut the flowers.
nous allons couper Nous allons couper le papier. We are going to cut the paper.
vous allez couper Vous allez couper la viande. You are going to cut the meat.
ils vont couper Ils vont couper l’arbre. They are going to cut the tree.
elles vont couper Elles vont couper les herbes. They are going to cut the herbs.

Other Conjugations for Couper.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb couper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Couper – 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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