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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb chouiner

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The English translation of the French verb chouiner is “to whine” or “to whimper.” It is pronounced “shwee-neh.”

Chouiner comes from the French word “chou” which means “cabbage.” It is believed that the verb originated from the sound a baby makes when crying, resembling the sound of a squeaky cabbage.

In everyday French, chouiner is most often used in the Futur Simple (future tense) to express a complaint or dissatisfaction. It can also be used to describe a persistent and annoying cry.

Here are 3 examples of chouiner in the Futur Simple tense, with their English translations:

  1. Je chouinerai si tu ne m’achètes pas ce jouet. (I will whine if you don’t buy me this toy.)

  2. Ils chouineront toute la nuit s’il y a des moustiques dans la chambre. (They will whine all night if there are mosquitoes in the room.)

  3. Elle chouinera pendant des heures si elle n’obtient pas ce qu’elle veut. (She will whine for hours if she doesn’t get what she wants.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je chouinerai Je chouinerai si tu continues. I will whine if you continue.
tu chouineras Tu chouineras pour un bonbon. You will whine for a candy.
il chouinera Il chouinera quand il perdra. He will whine when he loses.
elle chouinera Elle chouinera s’il pleut. She will whine if it rains.
on chouinera On chouinera pour un jouet. One/We will whine for a toy.
nous chouinerons Nous chouinerons après la classe. We will whine after class.
vous chouinerez Vous chouinerez pour une glace. You will whine for an ice cream.
ils chouineront Ils chouineront jusqu’à obtenir. They will whine until they get what they want.
elles chouineront Elles chouineront pour une histoire. They will whine for a story.

Other Conjugations for Chouiner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb chouiner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chouiner – 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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