future simple Flashcards by Jeanette Whitehead

What is the future simple tense used for in French?

To express actions that will happen in the future.

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How do regular -er verbs form the future simple tense in French?

By adding the endings -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont to the infinitive form of the verb.

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘parler’ (to speak) in French?

Parler

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How do irregular verbs form the future simple tense in French?

By using unique stems and endings that do not follow the regular pattern.

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘avoir’ (to have) in French?

Aur-

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘être’ (to be) in French?

Ser-

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘finir’ (to finish) in French: je finis, tu finiras, il finit?

tu finiras

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True or False: In the future simple tense, all verbs have the same endings.

False

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘aller’ (to go) in French?

Irer-

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Fill in the blank: The future simple tense in French is formed by adding _____ endings to the infinitive form of the verb.

-ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘voir’ (to see) in French: nous voit, vous verrez, ils voient?

vous verrez

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘faire’ (to do/make) in French?

Fer-

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘recevoir’ (to receive) in French: je reçois, tu recevras, il reçoit?

tu recevras

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How is the future simple tense formed for verbs ending in -re in French?

By dropping the final -e and adding the endings -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont.

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘venir’ (to come) in French: je viens, tu viendras, il vient?

tu viendras

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘pouvoir’ (to be able to) in French?

Pourr-

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘savoir’ (to know) in French: nous savons, vous saurez, ils savaient?

vous saurez

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘voir’ (to see) in French?

Verr-

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘devoir’ (to have to) in French: je dois, tu devras, il doit?

tu devras

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What is the future stem of the verb ‘vouloir’ (to want) in French?

Voudr-

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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘venir’ (to come) in French: nous venons, vous viendrez, ils viennent?

vous viendrez

Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘pouvoir’ (to be able to) in French: je peux, tu pourras, il peut?

tu pourras

What is the future stem of the verb ‘savoir’ (to know) in French?

Saur-

Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘faire’ (to do/make) in French: je fais, tu feras, il fait?

tu feras

What is the future stem of the verb 'devoir' (to have to) in French?

Devr-

Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb 'vouloir' (to want) in French: nous veux, vous voudrez, ils veulent?

vous voudrez

What is the future stem of the verb 'recevoir' (to receive) in French?

Recevr-

Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb 'pouvoir' (to be able to) in French: nous pouvons, vous pourrez, ils peuvent?

vous pourrez

What is the subjunctive tense used for in French?

Expressing doubt, wishes, emotions, or hypothetical situations

How is the subjunctive tense formed in French?

By using the present tense ils/elles form, removing the -ent ending, and adding specific endings

Is the subjunctive tense commonly used in spoken French?

No, it is more commonly used in written French

When is the subjunctive tense used after certain conjunctions?

When expressing doubt, necessity, or emotion

True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after the conjunction 'si' when expressing a hypothetical situation.

True

Fill in the blank: Je veux que tu _____ (partir) maintenant.

partes

Which verb is irregular in the subjunctive tense in French?

Être (to be)

True or False: The subjunctive tense is always used after 'après que' (after that) in French.

False

Fill in the blank: Il faut que nous _____ (finir) nos devoirs ce soir.

finissions

What is the subjunctive stem of the verb 'aller' (to go) in French?

aill-

Which pronouns trigger the use of the subjunctive tense in French?

Je, tu, il/elle/on, nous, vous, ils/elles

Fill in the blank: Il est important que vous _____ (comprendre) la leçon.

compreniez

True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after 'bien que' (although) in French.

True

What is the subjunctive stem of the verb 'avoir' (to have) in French?

ay-

Fill in the blank: Je doute qu'ils _____ (venir) à la fête.

viennent

When is the subjunctive tense used in French relative clauses?

After expressions of doubt or denial

What is the subjunctive stem of the verb 'faire' (to do/make) in French?

fass-

Fill in the blank: Il est nécessaire que tu _____ (prendre) des notes.

prennes

True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after 'pour que' (so that) in French.

True

Fill in the blank: Il est dommage que vous ne _____ (pouvoir) venir.

puissiez

What is the subjunctive stem of the verb 'vouloir' (to want) in French?

veuill-

Fill in the blank: Je préfère que tu _____ (venir) avec moi.

viennes

True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after 'sans que' (without) in French.

True

What is the subjunctive stem of the verb 'pouvoir' (to be able to) in French?

puiss-