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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb dissimuler

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The English translation of the French verb dissimuler is “to conceal” or “to hide.” The infinitive form of dissimuler is pronounced as “dee-see-myoo-lay.”

The word dissimuler comes from the Latin word “dissimulare” which means “to disguise” or “to hide.” It first appeared in the French language in the 12th century and has been used in various forms ever since.

In everyday French, dissimuler is often used in the Futur Proche tense to express actions that will happen in the near future. This tense is formed by conjugating the verb aller (to go) in the present tense and adding the infinitive of the main verb after it. For dissimuler, it would be “aller dissimuler.”

Here are three examples of dissimuler used in the Futur Proche tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Je vais dissimuler mes émotions avant de parler à mes parents. (I am going to conceal my emotions before talking to my parents.)

  2. Est-ce que tu vas dissimuler ta surprise quand il te donnera ton cadeau ? (Are you going to hide your surprise when he gives you your gift?)

  3. Elles vont dissimuler leur peur pour ne pas montrer de faiblesse. (They are going to hide their fear to not show any weakness.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais dissimuler Je vais dissimuler mes intentions. I am going to hide my intentions.
tu vas dissimuler Tu vas dissimuler ton vrai visage. You are going to hide your true face.
il va dissimuler Il va dissimuler la vérité. He is going to conceal the truth.
elle va dissimuler Elle va dissimuler son inquiétude. She is going to hide her worry.
on va dissimuler On va dissimuler nos émotions. We/One are going to conceal our emotions.
nous allons dissimuler Nous allons dissimuler nos actions. We are going to hide our actions.
vous allez dissimuler Vous allez dissimuler vos intentions. You are going to hide your intentions.
ils vont dissimuler Ils vont dissimuler leurs sentiments. They are going to conceal their feelings.
elles vont dissimuler Elles vont dissimuler leurs véritables intentions. They are going to hide their true intentions.

Other Conjugations for Dissimuler.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb dissimuler
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dissimuler – 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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