Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Introduction to the verb croiser
The English translation of the French verb croiser is “to cross” or “to intersect.” It is pronounced as “kwa-zay” in its infinitive form.
Croiser comes from the Latin word “crux,” meaning “cross.” In everyday French, it is most often used as a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. In the Futur Proche tense, it is used to express actions that will happen in the near future.
Here are three simple examples of croiser in the Futur Proche tense:
- Je vais croiser la rue demain. (I will cross the street tomorrow.)
- Ils vont se croiser au magasin. (They will cross paths at the store.)
- Nous allons croiser nos doigts pour avoir de bonnes nouvelles. (We will cross our fingers for good news.)
In these examples, the verb croiser is conjugated with the auxiliary verb “aller” in the present tense, followed by the infinitive form of the verb.
Overall, croiser is a versatile verb that can be used in many situations in everyday French. Whether it’s crossing the street, paths with someone, or even fingers for good luck, it is a commonly used verb in the Futur Proche tense.
Table of the Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of croiser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | vais croiser | Je vais croiser mes amis. | I am going to meet my friends. |
tu | vas croiser | Tu vas croiser un chat. | You are going to come across a cat. |
il | va croiser | Il va croiser une personne. | He is going to cross paths with someone. |
elle | va croiser | Elle va croiser une route. | She is going to cross a road. |
on | va croiser | On va croiser un cours d’eau. | We/One are going to cross a stream. |
nous | allons croiser | Nous allons croiser une autre équipe. | We are going to compete against another team. |
vous | allez croiser | Vous allez croiser des inconnus. | You are going to encounter strangers. |
ils | vont croiser | Ils vont croiser des difficultés. | They are going to encounter difficulties. |
elles | vont croiser | Elles vont croiser des amis. | They are going to run into some friends. |
Other Conjugations for Croiser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser (this article)
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb croiser
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Croiser – 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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