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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb estiver

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The English translation of the French verb estiver is “to be.” It is pronounced as “es-tee-vay.”

The origin of the word estiver can be traced back to the Latin word “stare,” which means “to stand.” In Old French, it evolved into “estere” and finally into “ester” in modern French. The “v” was added to the end to create the infinitive form, “estiver.”

In everyday French, estiver is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to indicate a future action or state of being. This tense is formed by adding the appropriate form of the verb “aller” (to go) before the infinitive form of estiver.

Here are three simple examples of estiver in the Futur Simple tense:

  1. Je serai heureux quand tu seras là. (I will be happy when you are here.)

  2. Vous serez en retard si vous ne partez pas maintenant. (You will be late if you don’t leave now.)

  3. Ils seront fatigués après cette longue journée. (They will be tired after this long day.)

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je estiverai J’estiverai en retard. I will be late.
tu estiveras Tu estiveras occupé. You will be busy.
il estivera Il estivera en vacances. He will be on vacation.
elle estivera Elle estivera occupée. She will be busy.
on estivera On estivera ensemble. We will be together.
nous estiverons Nous estiverons heureux. We will be happy.
vous estiverez Vous estiverez en sécurité. You will be safe.
ils estiveront Ils estiveront en France. They will be in France.
elles estiveront Elles estiveront en voyage. They will be traveling.

Other Conjugations for Estiver.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb estiver
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Estiver – 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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