Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Introduction to the verb altérer
The English translation of the French verb altérer is “to alter” or “to change.” It is pronounced “ahl-teh-rer” in the infinitive form.
The word “altérer” comes from the Latin word “alterare” which means “to change” or “to modify.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used in various contexts, both literal and figurative, ever since.
In everyday French, “altérer” is most often used in the Futur Simple tense, which is the equivalent of the future tense in English. This tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future.
Here are three simple examples of the usage of “altérer” in the Futur Simple tense:
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Je vais altérer ma robe pour qu’elle soit plus ajustée. (I will alter my dress to make it more fitted.)
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Tu vas altérer ta voix si tu continues à crier. (You will change your voice if you keep shouting.)
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Ils vont altérer leur comportement pour éviter les conflits. (They will alter their behavior to avoid conflicts.)
In these examples, “altérer” is used to describe a physical or behavioral change that will take place in the future. Its meaning can also extend to more abstract concepts, such as altering a plan or altering a person’s perception. Overall, it is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday French conversations.
Table of the Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of altérer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | altèrerai | J’altèrerai l’expérience. | I will alter the experiment. |
tu | altèreras | Tu altèreras ton régime. | You will alter your diet. |
il | altèrera | Il altèrera sa décision. | He will alter his decision. |
elle | altèrera | Elle altèrera son apparence. | She will alter her appearance. |
on | altèrera | On altèrera la recette. | One/We will alter the recipe. |
nous | altèrerons | Nous altèrerons notre perception. | We will alter our perception. |
vous | altèrerez | Vous altèrerez le document. | You will alter the document. |
ils | altèreront | Ils altèreront la réalité. | They will alter reality. |
elles | altèreront | Elles altèreront leur mémoire. | They will alter their memory. |
Other Conjugations for Altérer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer (this article)
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb altérer
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Altérer – About the French Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense
Formation of Futur Simple
For regular -er verbs (e.g., parler – to speak)
For regular -ir verbs (e.g., finir – to finish)
For regular -re verbs (e.g., vendre – to sell)
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Conditional Statements
Interactions with Other Tenses
Futur Antérieur
Conditional
Present
Summary
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