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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dessaler

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The English translation of the French verb dessaler is “to desalinate” or “to remove salt.” It is pronounced “day-sa-lay” in its infinitive form.

The word dessaler comes from the combination of the prefix “des-” meaning “remove” and the word “sel” meaning “salt.” It is derived from the Latin word “sal” which also means “salt.”

In everyday French, the verb dessaler is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is the near future tense formed by using the present tense of the verb aller (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the verb dessaler. This tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future.

Here are three simple examples of how dessaler is used in the Futur Proche tense:

  1. Je vais dessaler le poisson pour le dîner. (I am going to desalinate the fish for dinner.)
  2. Nous allons dessaler l’eau avant de la boire. (We are going to desalinate the water before drinking it.)
  3. Ils vont dessaler les légumes pour la soupe. (They are going to desalinate the vegetables for the soup.)

In all of these examples, the verb dessaler is used to indicate the action of removing salt from a substance. In the Futur Proche tense, it is often used in cooking or in situations where it is necessary to remove salt from something.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais dessaler Je vais dessaler la viande. I am going to desalinate the meat.
tu vas dessaler Tu vas dessaler le poisson. You are going to desalinate the fish.
il va dessaler Il va dessaler les légumes. He is going to desalinate the vegetables.
elle va dessaler Elle va dessaler la soupe. She is going to desalinate the soup.
on va dessaler On va dessaler le plat. We/One are going to desalinate the dish.
nous allons dessaler Nous allons dessaler la sauce. We are going to desalinate the sauce.
vous allez dessaler Vous allez dessaler les aliments. You are going to desalinate the food.
ils vont dessaler Ils vont dessaler le plat principal. They are going to desalinate the main course.
elles vont dessaler Elles vont dessaler les fruits. They are going to desalinate the fruits.

Other Conjugations for Dessaler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dessaler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dessaler – 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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