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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb doigter

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The English translation of the French verb doigter is “to finger” or “to point at” and it is pronounced as “dwaaj-teh”.

The word doigter comes from the Latin word “digitus” which means “finger”. It entered the French language in the 12th century and was used to refer to the action of pointing with a finger. Over time, its meaning evolved to also include the action of fingering or touching with the fingers. In modern French, it is most often used to refer to sexual acts, especially in a casual or vulgar context.

In the Futur Proche tense, doigter is conjugated with the auxiliary verb “aller” (to go) and the infinitive form of the verb. The structure is “aller + infinitive”. For example:

  1. Je vais doigter – I am going to finger (infinitive used as noun)
  2. Tu vas doigter – You are going to finger (infinitive used as noun)
  3. Il/Elle/On va doigter – He/She/One is going to finger (infinitive used as noun)

Here are three simple examples of its usage in the Futur Proche tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Nous allons doigter le gâteau pour voir s’il est cuit. – We are going to poke the cake to see if it is cooked.
  2. Vous allez vous faire doigter par la douane si vous êtes pris avec cette drogue. – You are going to be searched by customs if caught with this drug.
  3. Ils vont doigter la réponse du professeur pour tricher à l’examen. – They are going to point at the answer from the teacher to cheat on the exam.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais doigter Je vais doigter la pâte. I am going to knead the dough.
tu vas doigter Tu vas doigter la guitare. You are going to finger the guitar.
il va doigter Il va doigter la clé. He is going to finger the key.
elle va doigter Elle va doigter le livre. She is going to turn the pages of the book.
on va doigter On va doigter le tissu. We/One are going to finger the fabric.
nous allons doigter Nous allons doigter le bois. We are going to finger the wood.
vous allez doigter Vous allez doigter la terre. You are going to dig the soil.
ils vont doigter Ils vont doigter le mur. They are going to finger the wall.
elles vont doigter Elles vont doigter les boutons. They are going to press the buttons.

Other Conjugations for Doigter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb doigter
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Doigter – 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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