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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb brouiller

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The English translation of the French verb brouiller is “to confuse” or “to mix up.” It is pronounced as “broo-yay.”

The origin of brouiller can be traced back to the Old French word “brouil,” meaning “to stir up” or “to mix.” Over time, the verb evolved to have its current meaning in modern French.

In everyday French, brouiller is often used in the Futur Simple tense to indicate actions or events that will happen in the future. It is also commonly used to express confusion or disarray in a situation.

Examples in Futur Simple tense:

  1. Je brouillerai les cartes avant de les distribuer. (I will shuffle the cards before dealing them out.)
  2. Tu brouilleras les pistes pour éviter d’être suivi. (You will confuse the tracks to avoid being followed.)
  3. Ils brouilleront leurs souvenirs en racontant leur version de l’histoire. (They will mix up their memories while telling their version of the story.)

English translations:

  1. I will shuffle the cards before dealing them out.
  2. You will confuse the tracks to avoid being followed.
  3. They will mix up their memories while telling their version of the story.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je brouillerai Jebrouillerai les pistes. I will confuse the tracks.
tu brouilleras Tu brouilleras les cartes. You will mix up the cards.
il brouillera Il brouillera les messages. He will scramble the messages.
elle brouillera Elle brouillera les pistes. She will muddy the waters.
on brouillera On brouillera les informations. One/We will blur the information.
nous brouillerons Nous brouillerons le signal. We will jam the signal.
vous brouillerez Vous brouillerez les fréquences. You will scramble the frequencies.
ils brouilleront Ils brouilleront les ondes. They will jam the waves.
elles brouilleront Elles brouilleront les communications. They will disrupt the communications.

Other Conjugations for Brouiller.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb brouiller
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Brouiller – 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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