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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb copier

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The English translation of the French verb copier is “to copy.” It is pronounced as “koh-pee-eh” in the infinitive form.

The word copier comes from the Latin word “copiare,” which means “to make a copy.” It entered the French language in the 16th century. In everyday French, copier is most often used to refer to the action of duplicating something in writing, drawing, or printing. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean imitating or replicating something.

Here are three examples of copier used in the Futur Simple tense with their English translations:

  1. Je copierai les notes du cours pour toi. (I will copy the class notes for you.)
  2. Est-ce que tu copieras le dessin que j’ai fait ? (Will you copy the drawing I made?)
  3. Ils copieront le modèle de l’entreprise pour leur propre projet. (They will copy the company’s model for their own project.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je copierai Je copierai le document. I will copy the document.
tu copieras Tu copieras le diagramme. You will copy the diagram.
il copiera Il copiera l’adresse. He will copy the address.
elle copiera Elle copiera le modèle. She will copy the template.
on copiera On copiera le code. One/We will copy the code.
nous copierons Nous copierons le texte. We will copy the text.
vous copierez Vous copierez la photo. You will copy the photo.
ils copieront Ils copieront la clé. They will copy the key.
elles copieront Elles copieront le dessin. They will copy the drawing.

Other Conjugations for Copier.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb copier
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Copier – 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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