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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb décoffrer

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The English translation of the French verb décoffrer is “to remove the formwork” or “to take down the scaffolding.” It is pronounced as “day-koh-fray.”

Décoffrer is derived from the French word “coffrage” which means “formwork” or “scaffolding.” The prefix “dé-” indicates a reversal or removal of something, and “coffrer” comes from the Latin word “coffra” meaning “box” or “coffer.” This verb is most often used in the context of construction or building, to describe the action of taking down the temporary structures used to support or shape concrete or other building materials.

In everyday French, décoffrer is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by using the present tense of “aller” (to go) and the infinitive form of the verb. This tense is used to express actions that will take place in the near future. For example:

  1. Je vais décoffrer le béton demain. (I am going to remove the formwork tomorrow.)
  2. Nous allons décoffrer le mur après le séchage du béton. (We are going to take down the scaffolding after the concrete has dried.)
  3. Est-ce que tu vas décoffrer les poutres ce week-end? (Are you going to remove the formwork from the beams this weekend?)

In these examples, décoffrer is used to describe a specific action that will take place in the near future. The verb is conjugated in the present tense form of “aller,” and the infinitive form of décoffrer remains unchanged.

Overall, décoffrer is a common verb used in the context of construction and building projects in France, and its usage in the Futur Proche tense allows for clear communication of future plans and actions.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais décoffrer Je vais décoffrer le mur. I am going to remove the wall formwork.
tu vas décoffrer Tu vas décoffrer la dalle. You are going to remove the slab formwork.
il va décoffrer Il va décoffrer la fondation. He is going to remove the foundation formwork.
elle va décoffrer Elle va décoffrer le pilier. She is going to remove the pillar formwork.
on va décoffrer On va décoffrer la charpente. We/One are going to remove the frame formwork.
nous allons décoffrer Nous allons décoffrer le plancher. We are going to remove the floor formwork.
vous allez décoffrer Vous allez décoffrer les murs. You are going to remove the wall formwork.
ils vont décoffrer Ils vont décoffrer les poutres. They are going to remove the beam formwork.
elles vont décoffrer Elles vont décoffrer les colonnes. They are going to remove the column formwork.

Other Conjugations for Décoffrer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb décoffrer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Décoffrer – 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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