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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb elaguer

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The English translation of the French verb elaguer is “to prune” or “to trim.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “eh-la-gwey.”

Elaguer is derived from the Latin word “exlaguere,” which means “to cut off.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used to refer to the act of cutting or pruning branches or plants.

In everyday French, elaguer is most often used in the Futur Proche tense, which is used to talk about actions that will happen in the near future. In this tense, the verb is conjugated with the auxiliary verb “aller” followed by the infinitive form of elaguer.

Three simple examples of using elaguer in Futur Proche tense are:

  1. Je vais élaguer l’arbre demain. (I am going to prune the tree tomorrow.)
  2. Tu vas élaguer les rosiers ce week-end. (You are going to trim the rose bushes this weekend.)
  3. Ils vont élaguer les haies dans quelques jours. (They are going to prune the hedges in a few days.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je vais élaguer Je vais élaguer mon jardin. I am going to prune my garden.
tu vas élaguer Tu vas élaguer les arbres. You are going to prune the trees.
il va élaguer Il va élaguer les branches. He is going to prune the branches.
elle va élaguer Elle va élaguer les haies. She is going to prune the hedges.
on va élaguer On va élaguer les rosiers. We/One are going to prune the rose bushes.
nous allons élaguer Nous allons élaguer le verger. We are going to prune the orchard.
vous allez élaguer Vous allez élaguer les buissons. You are going to prune the bushes.
ils vont élaguer Ils vont élaguer les fleurs. They are going to prune the flowers.
elles vont élaguer Elles vont élaguer les vignes. They are going to prune the vines.

Other Conjugations for Elaguer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb elaguer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Elaguer – 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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