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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb exténuer

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The English translation of the French verb exténuer is “to exhaust” or “to wear out.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “eks-ten-wey.”

The word exténuer comes from the Latin word “exhaustus,” meaning “to empty.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has remained a part of everyday French vocabulary since then.

In everyday French, exténuer is most often used in the Futur Simple tense to express an action that will happen in the future and will have the result of exhausting or wearing out someone or something.

Example 1: Je m’exténuerai en courant un marathon. (I will exhaust myself by running a marathon.)
Example 2: Tu exténueras ta patience en essayant de comprendre ce problème. (You will wear out your patience by trying to understand this problem.)
Example 3: Nous exténuerons nos économies en faisant ce voyage. (We will exhaust our savings by taking this trip.)

In these examples, the verb exténuer is conjugated in the Futur Simple tense with the respective subjects (je, tu, nous) and followed by the infinitive form of the action. In English, the verb “will” is used to express the future tense, followed by the base form of the verb.

Overall, exténuer is a frequently used verb in everyday French, especially in the Futur Simple tense, to describe an action that will have the result of exhausting or wearing out someone or something.

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

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je exténuerai J’exténuerai mes adversaires. I will exhaust my opponents.
tu exténueras Tu exténueras les ressources. You will deplete the resources.
il exténuera Il exténuera ses muscles. He will strain his muscles.
elle exténuera Elle exténuera ses ennemis. She will wear out her enemies.
on exténuera On exténuera ces arguments. One/We will weaken these arguments.
nous exténuerons Nous exténuerons nos efforts. We will exhaust our efforts.
vous exténuerz Vous exténuerz les animaux. You will tire out the animals.
ils exténueront Ils exténueront les soldats. They will wear down the soldiers.
elles exténueront Elles exténueront les travailleurs. They will exhaust the workers.

Other Conjugations for Exténuer.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb exténuer
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exténuer – 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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