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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb débrousser

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The English translation of the French verb débrousser is “to clear (land, brush)”. It is pronounced as “day-broo-say” in its infinitive form.

The word débrousser comes from the combination of the prefix “de-” and the word “broussaille”, which means “brush” or “thicket”. It is derived from the verb “brosser”, meaning “to brush”, and also has connections to the Old French word “broust”, meaning “underbrush”.

In everyday French, débrousser is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by conjugating the verb “aller” in the present tense followed by an infinitive verb. This tense is used to express actions that will happen in the near future.

Here are three simple examples of débrousser in the Futur Proche tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Je vais débrousser la parcelle de terrain demain. (I am going to clear the plot of land tomorrow.)
  2. Est-ce que tu vas débrousser le jardin ce week-end ? (Are you going to clear the garden this weekend?)
  3. Ils vont débrousser la forêt pour construire un nouveau parc. (They are going to clear the forest to build a new park.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais débrousser Je vais débrousser la cour. I am going to clear the yard.
tu vas débrousser Tu vas débrousser le jardin. You are going to clear the garden.
il va débrousser Il va débrousser la forêt. He is going to clear the forest.
elle va débrousser Elle va débrousser la route. She is going to clear the road.
on va débrousser On va débrousser la rue. We/One are going to clear the street.
nous allons débrousser Nous allons débrousser le terrain. We are going to clear the field.
vous allez débrousser Vous allez débrousser le parc. You are going to clear the park.
ils vont débrousser Ils vont débrousser le chemin. They are going to clear the path.
elles vont débrousser Elles vont débrousser le sentier. They are going to clear the trail.

Other Conjugations for Débrousser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrousser
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Débrousser – 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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