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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb déterminer

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The English translation of the French verb déterminer is “to determine” or “to decide.” The infinitive form is pronounced as day-tare-mee-nay.

Déterminer is derived from the Latin word “determinare,” which means “to limit” or “to fix.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has since evolved in meaning to also include the idea of making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

In everyday French, déterminer is commonly used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by using the present tense of the auxiliary verb “aller” followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. This tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future.

Here are three examples of déterminer in the Futur Proche tense with their English translations:

  1. Je vais déterminer mon avenir demain.
    (I am going to determine my future tomorrow.)

  2. Est-ce que nous allons déterminer une date pour la réunion ?
    (Are we going to decide on a date for the meeting?)

  3. Elle va déterminer quelle robe porter pour le mariage.
    (She is going to decide which dress to wear for the wedding.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais déterminer Je vais déterminer mon avenir. I am going to determine my future.
tu vas déterminer Tu vas déterminer le gagnant. You are going to determine the winner.
il va déterminer Il va déterminer la solution. He is going to determine the solution.
elle va déterminer Elle va déterminer la date. She is going to determine the date.
on va déterminer On va déterminer la cause. We/One are going to determine the cause.
nous allons déterminer Nous allons déterminer nos actions. We are going to determine our actions.
vous allez déterminer Vous allez déterminer le résultat. You are going to determine the result.
ils vont déterminer Ils vont déterminer les détails. They are going to determine the details.
elles vont déterminer Elles vont déterminer leur choix. They are going to determine their choice.

Other Conjugations for Déterminer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déterminer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Déterminer – 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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