Le futur simple

The future simple (le futur simple), is used to discuss what will happen in the future. The future simple is used to describe:

1. Something that will happen later.
2. Promises, predictions, or intentions.

Example:

Demain, je mangerai une pizza.  (Tomorrow, I will eat a pizza.)

How to form the future simple

The formula is:    Infinitive + future endings

Future endings (same for all verbs):

Here some examples:

Parler	Réussir	Vendre
Je parlerai Tu parleras il parlera Nous parlerons Vous parlerez Ils parleront	je réussirai tu réussiras il réussira nous réussirons vous réussirez ils réussiront	je vendrai tu vendras il vendra nous vendrons vous vendrez ils vendront

How to remember whether a verb in the future tense has one “r” or double “rr”:

A useful way to remember whether a verb in the future tense has one “r” or double “rr” is by looking at the stem of the verb in the infinitive and its irregular forms. Here are some tips:

1. Verbs that keep a single “r” in the future

These verbs already end in -re or -ir, and they don’t need an extra “r”:

• Faire → ferai
• Pouvoir → pourrai
• Voir → verrai (exception: it looks like it should keep one “r”, but it doubles)
• Savoir → saurai
• Devoir → devrai

📌 Trick: If the root already sounds strong with “r” (e.g., “faire” → “fer”), it stays with one “r.”

2. Verbs that double the “r” in the future

These verbs typically end in -rir, -dre, or -oir and change to include a double “r”:

• Envoyer → enverrai
• Voir → verrai
• Mourir → mourrai
• Courir → courrai

📌 Trick: If the verb undergoes a significant change in its root (e.g., “envoyer” → “enverr-“), it often doubles the “r.”

Mnemonic to remember “rr” verbs

Think of the phrase:
“Very Excited Cows Move Rapidly” → VECMR

• Voir → verrai
• Envoyer → enverrai
• Courir → courrai
• Mourir → mourrai
• Recevoir → recevrai

Final Tip

If you’re unsure, think of common future forms like “je ferai” and “j’enverrai” to reinforce the pattern. Most verbs don’t double the “r,” except those that sound like they need it for pronunciation reasons. 😊

 

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Postériotité

In future tense it helps if you add these words to express future:

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Futur tense

Practice with common verbs like “être” (to be) which becomes “ser-” and “avoir” (to have) which becomes “aur-“. Understanding these patterns will help you predict and form the future tense of other irregular verbs. Consistent practice and usage will make these forms second nature, allowing you to confidently discuss future plans and events in French.