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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb communiquer

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The English translation of the French verb communiquer is “to communicate.” It is pronounced as “koh-moo-nee-kay.”

The word communiquer comes from the Latin word “communicare,” which means “to share” or “to participate in something.” It entered the French language in the 14th century and has since been used in various contexts to mean communication, sharing, or exchanging information.

In everyday French, communiquer is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to talk about future communication or sharing of information. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb “aller” in the present tense, followed by the infinitive form of communiquer.

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

  1. Je vais communiquer mes idées lors de la réunion demain. (I will communicate my ideas during the meeting tomorrow.)
  2. Est-ce que tu vas communiquer avec tes collègues pendant tes vacances? (Are you going to communicate with your colleagues during your vacation?)
  3. Ils vont communiquer les résultats de leur recherche aux médias dans une semaine. (They will communicate the results of their research to the media in a week.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je communiquerai Je communiquerai avec elle. I will communicate with her.
tu communiqueras Tu communiqueras les informations. You will communicate the information.
il communiquera Il communiquera l’ordre. He will communicate the order.
elle communiquera Elle communiquera ses pensées. She will communicate her thoughts.
on communiquera On communiquera par e-mail. One/We will communicate by email.
nous communiquerons Nous communiquerons nos opinions. We will communicate our opinions.
vous communiquerez Vous communiquerez les changements. You will communicate the changes.
ils communiqueront Ils communiqueront leurs idées. They will communicate their ideas.
elles communiqueront Elles communiqueront les résultats. They will communicate the results.

Other Conjugations for Communiquer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb communiquer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Communiquer – 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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