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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb acter

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The English translation of the French verb acter is “to act.” It is pronounced as “ak-tey” in its infinitive form.

The verb acter comes from the French word “acte,” which means “act” or “action.” It is derived from the Latin word “actus” meaning “a doing” or “a performance.”

In everyday French, acter is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to talk about future actions or events. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb “aller” (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

Here are three simple examples of acter in the Futur Simple tense, with their English translations:

  1. Je vais acter dans la pièce de théâtre demain soir. (I am going to act in the play tomorrow night.)

  2. Tu vas acter dans le film de mon ami. (You are going to act in my friend’s movie.)

  3. Il/Elle va acter comme le méchant dans le spectacle. (He/She is going to act as the villain in the show.)

Table of the Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of acter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je acterai J’acterai la décision. I will make the decision.
tu acteras Tu acteras en conséquence. You will act accordingly.
il actera Il actera dans la pièce. He will act in the play.
elle actera Elle actera en sa faveur. She will act in his/her favor.
on actera On actera en tant que témoin. One/We will act as a witness.
nous acterons Nous acterons ensemble. We will act together.
vous acterez Vous acterez rapidement. You will act quickly.
ils acteront Ils acteront le contrat. They will sign the contract.
elles acteront Elles acteront leur indépendance. They will declare their independence.

Other Conjugations for Acter.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb acter
   

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

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

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb acter (this article)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Acter – About the French Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense

This tense is used to express actions or events that will occur in the future. It’s a relatively straightforward tense to understand and is commonly used in everyday French conversations. 

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of Futur Simple

The futur simple tense is formed by adding specific endings to the infinitive form of the verb. The endings are the same for regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs, with a few exceptions.

For regular -er verbs (e.g., parler – to speak)

Je parlerai (I will speak)
Tu parleras (You will speak)
Il/elle/on parlera (He/she/one will speak)
Nous parlerons (We will speak)
Vous parlerez (You will speak)
Ils/elles parleront (They will speak)

For regular -ir verbs (e.g., finir – to finish)

Je finirai (I will finish)
Tu finiras (You will finish)
Il/elle/on finira (He/she/one will finish)
Nous finirons (We will finish)
Vous finirez (You will finish)
Ils/elles finiront (They will finish)

For regular -re verbs (e.g., vendre – to sell)

Je vendrai (I will sell)
Tu vendras (You will sell)
Il/elle/on vendra (He/she/one will sell)
Nous vendrons (We will sell)
Vous vendrez (You will sell)
Ils/elles vendront (They will sell)

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Expressing Future Actions: The futur simple is used to talk about actions or events that will take place in the future. It’s similar to the English “will” or “shall.”
Je partirai demain. (I will leave tomorrow.)
Ils mangeront à la maison ce soir. (They will eat at home tonight.)
Polite Requests and Offers: It is commonly used to make polite requests or offers.
Pourriez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît ? (Could you help me, please?)
Je vous offrirai un café. (I will offer you a coffee.)

Conditional Statements

The futur simple can be used in conditional statements (si clauses) to express future possibilities.
Si tu viens demain, je t’expliquerai tout. (If you come tomorrow, I will explain everything.)

Interactions with Other Tenses

Futur Antérieur

The futur simple is often used in combination with the futur antérieur (future perfect) to indicate that one action will happen before another in the future. For example, “Quand j’aurai fini (futur antérieur) mes devoirs, je partirai (futur simple) au cinéma” (When I have finished my homework, I will go to the cinema).

Conditional

In conditional sentences, you may see the futur simple used in the main clause while the conditional present is used in the subordinate clause. For example, “Si j’ai le temps (conditional present), je travaillerai (futur simple) sur ce projet” (If I have the time, I will work on this project).

Present

In some cases, the futur simple can be used to express future actions, even though the present tense is also an option. The choice between the two often depends on the context and the degree of certainty or formality.

Summary

It’s worth noting that while the futur simple is commonly used, it’s more common in written French, whereas in spoken French, the futur proche (near future) is often used, formed with the verb “aller” + infinitive (e.g., je vais parler – I am going to speak). 
However, mastering the futur simple is essential for a complete understanding of French verb tenses and will greatly enhance your ability to express future actions and possibilities in the language.

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