Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en occuper

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb en occuper

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The English translation of the French verb en occuper is “to occupy oneself.” The infinitive form of en occuper is pronounced as “ahn oh-koo-peh.”

The word en occuper is derived from the Latin word occupare, which means “to seize, take hold of.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used in various forms, including the reflexive form s’occuper, to express the idea of being busy or engaged in a particular activity.

In everyday French, en occuper is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to talk about future actions that one will occupy themselves with. This tense is used to make predictions, express intentions, or to talk about future plans.

Here are three simple examples of en occuper used in the Futur Simple tense with their respective English translations:

  1. Je m’en occuperai demain. (I will occupy myself with it tomorrow.)
  2. Tu t’en occuperas pendant mon absence. (You will occupy yourself with it during my absence.)
  3. Nous nous en occuperons dès que possible. (We will occupy ourselves with it as soon as possible.)

In these examples, en occuper is used to talk about future actions that one will engage in or be busy with. The reflexive pronoun “en” is placed before the verb to indicate that the person will occupy themselves with a specific task or activity. The verb occuper is conjugated in the Futur Simple tense to match the subject of the sentence.

Overall, en occuper is a common verb in everyday French and is often used in the Futur Simple tense to talk about future plans and actions.

Table of the Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of en occuper

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je m’occuperai Je m’occuperai de mes responsabilités. I will take care of my responsibilities.
tu t’occuperas Tu t’occuperas du dîner. You will take care of dinner.
il s’en occupera Il s’en occupera demain. He will take care of it tomorrow.
elle s’en occupera Elle s’en occupera plus tard. She will take care of it later.
on s’en occupera On s’en occupera ensemble. We/One will take care of it together.
nous nous occuperons Nous nous occuperons du jardin. We will take care of the garden.
vous vous occuperez Vous vous occuperez des enfants. You will take care of the children.
ils s’en occuperont Ils s’en occuperont après le travail. They will take care of it after work.
elles s’en occuperont Elles s’en occuperont bientôt. They will take care of it soon.

Other Conjugations for En Occuper.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb en occuper
   

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en occuper
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb en occuper
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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En Occuper – 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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