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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déchanter

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The English translation of the French verb déchanter is “to be disappointed” or “to lose one’s illusions.” It is pronounced as [day-shahn-tay].

Déchanter comes from the verb chanter, which means “to sing” in French. The prefix dé- adds a negative connotation, making déchanter mean the opposite of singing, or in this case, being disappointed. It is most often used in everyday French in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by conjugating the auxiliary verb aller (to go) in the present tense and adding the infinitive form of the main verb.

Example 1:
Je vais déchanter. (I am going to be disappointed.)
This sentence expresses the future action of being disappointed. It could be used in a situation where someone is expecting something, but you know that they will end up being disappointed.

Example 2:
Tu vas déchanter si tu penses qu’il va t’aider. (You are going to be disappointed if you think he will help you.)
In this example, déchanter is used to warn someone that their expectations will not be met.

Example 3:
Nous allons déchanter en voyant le prix du billet de concert. (We are going to be disappointed when we see the price of the concert ticket.)
Here, déchanter is used to express the future disappointment that will be felt when discovering the high cost of the concert ticket.

Overall, déchanter is a common verb used in everyday French to express future disappointment or disillusionment. It can be used in various contexts and with different subjects, but it always conveys the idea of losing one’s illusions or expectations.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais déchanter Je vais déchanter quand je vais voir mes notes. I am going to be disappointed when I see my grades.
tu vas déchanter Tu vas déchanter quand tu vas essayer de les convaincre. You are going to be disappointed when you try to convince them.
il va déchanter Il va déchanter quand il va réaliser qu’il a perdu son portefeuille. He is going to be disappointed when he realizes he lost his wallet.
elle va déchanter Elle va déchanter quand elle va voir que son train est annulé. She is going to be disappointed when she sees that her train is cancelled.
on va déchanter On va déchanter quand on va entendre cette mauvaise nouvelle. We/One are going to be disappointed when we hear this bad news.
nous allons déchanter Nous allons déchanter quand nous allons voir le prix de ce voyage. We are going to be disappointed when we see the price of this trip.
vous allez déchanter Vous allez déchanter quand vous allez réaliser que vous vous êtes trompés. You are going to be disappointed when you realize you were wrong.
ils vont déchanter Ils vont déchanter quand ils vont essayer de trouver une solution. They are going to be disappointed when they try to find a solution.
elles vont déchanter Elles vont déchanter quand elles vont comprendre qu’elles ont perdu. They are going to be disappointed when they understand they lost.

Other Conjugations for Déchanter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déchanter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déchanter – 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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