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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb donner

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The English translation of the French verb donner is “to give.” The infinitive form of donner is pronounced “doh-nay.”

The language origin of donner can be traced back to the Latin word “donare,” meaning “to give as a gift or grant.” In modern day French, it is most often used in the Futur Simple tense, which expresses an action that will happen in the future.

Three simple examples of donner in the Futur Simple tense are:

  1. Je donnerai un cadeau à ma sœur pour son anniversaire. (I will give a gift to my sister for her birthday.)
  2. Tu donneras ton opinion lors de la réunion. (You will give your opinion during the meeting.)
  3. Ils donneront de l’argent à une association caritative. (They will give money to a charity organization.)

In these examples, donner is used to express the act of giving that will take place in the future. It can also be used to express a promise or intention to give.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je donnerai Je donnerai mon avis. I will give my opinion.
tu donneras Tu donneras des conseils. You will give advice.
il donnera Il donnera une conférence. He will give a lecture.
elle donnera Elle donnera une bise à sa mère. She will give a kiss to her mother.
on donnera On donnera à manger aux animaux. One/We will feed the animals.
nous donnerons Nous donnerons des cadeaux. We will give gifts.
vous donnerez Vous donnerez une chance aux autres. You will give others a chance.
ils donneront Ils donneront leur sang. They will give their blood.
elles donneront Elles donneront une réponse demain. They will give an answer tomorrow.

Other Conjugations for Donner.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb donner
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Donner – 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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