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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb différencier

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The English translation of différencier is “to differentiate.” It is pronounced “dee-feh-rahn-see-ay.”

Différencier comes from the Latin word “differentia,” meaning “difference.” In French, it is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is formed by combining the verb “aller” (to go) with the infinitive form of the verb. This tense is used to talk about actions that are going to happen in the near future.

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

  1. Je vais différencier ces deux concepts pour mieux les comprendre.
    I am going to differentiate these two concepts to better understand them.

  2. Est-ce que tu vas différencier les couleurs dans ton dessin ?
    Are you going to differentiate the colors in your drawing?

  3. Nous allons différencier les différents types de musique dans notre étude.
    We are going to differentiate the different types of music in our study.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais différencier Je vais différencier les deux. I am going to differentiate between the two.
tu vas différencier Tu vas différencier les couleurs. You are going to differentiate the colors.
il va différencier Il va différencier les accents. He is going to differentiate the accents.
elle va différencier Elle va différencier les saveurs. She is going to differentiate the flavors.
on va différencier On va différencier les styles. We/One are going to differentiate the styles.
nous allons différencier Nous allons différencier les idées. We are going to differentiate the ideas.
vous allez différencier Vous allez différencier les mots. You are going to differentiate the words.
ils vont différencier Ils vont différencier les concepts. They are going to differentiate the concepts.
elles vont différencier Elles vont différencier les techniques. They are going to differentiate the techniques.

Other Conjugations for Différencier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb différencier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Différencier – 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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