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What is the Near Future (Aller + Infinitive)?

The near future is a tense that describes actions about to happen or very soon. In French, it uses the present tense of 'aller' (to go) plus an infinitive verb: je vais parler (I am going to speak).

Short answer

The near future combines present aller + infinitive: je vais parler, tu vas manger, il va regarder. It expresses plans, intentions and things happening soon.

How Near Future Works

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Step 1: Conjugate aller
je vais, tu vas, il/elle va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont
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Step 2: Add infinitive
parler, manger, regarder, etc.
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Step 3: Result
je vais parler (I am going to speak)

Step-by-step worked examples

Write the near future: 'I am going to eat an apple.'

aller (present) + infinitive
je vais + manger
Result: Je vais manger une pomme.

Make near future: 'They are going to watch a film' (ils).

aller (present) + infinitive
ils vont + regarder
Result: Ils vont regarder un film.

Conjugate for near future: 'You (tu) are going to speak'.

aller (present) + infinitive
tu vas + parler
Result: Tu vas parler.

Flashcards

Quick quiz

Q1.Conjugate aller for 'je' in present tense.

Correct answer: A. 'Je vais' is the correct present form of aller for je.

Q2.Near future of 'manger' (to eat) for 'nous'?

Correct answer: A. 'Nous allons manger' — nous allons + infinitive.

Q3.Complete: 'Ils ___ regarder un film' (near future).

Correct answer: A. 'Ils vont regarder' — third person plural of aller + infinitive.

Q4.In near future, the infinitive…

Correct answer: A. The infinitive never conjugates in near future; aller does all the conjugation.

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Common mistakes

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Saying 'Je allé parler' (wrong past participle) — Correct: Say 'Je vais parler' (present aller + infinitive)

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Conjugating the infinitive: 'Je vais parles' — Correct: Leave infinitive unchanged: 'Je vais parler'

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Forgetting aller: 'Je parler demain' — Correct: Use aller: 'Je vais parler demain'

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Using 'aller' + past tense: 'Je vais allé' — Correct: Use present aller + infinitive: 'Je vais aller'

FAQ

What is the formula for near future?

aller (present tense) + infinitive. Examples: je vais parler, tu vas manger, ils vont arriver.

Is infinitive conjugated in near future?

No — the infinitive never changes. Only aller is conjugated.

When do you use near future?

For plans, intentions, and things about to happen: 'Je vais partir demain' (I am going to leave tomorrow).

Difference between near future and immediate future?

Near future (aller + infinitive) is soon or planned. It's the most common way to express future in spoken French.