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future simple Flashcards

1
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What is the future simple tense used for in French?

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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?

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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?

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Parler

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

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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?

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Aur-

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

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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?

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tu finiras

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

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False

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

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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.

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-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?

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vous verrez

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

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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?

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tu recevras

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

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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?

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tu viendras

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

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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?

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vous saurez

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

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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?

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tu devras

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

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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?

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vous viendrez

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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?

A

tu pourras

23
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What is the future stem of the verb ‘savoir’ (to know) in French?

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Saur-

24
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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?

A

tu feras

25
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What is the future stem of the verb ‘devoir’ (to have to) in French?

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Devr-

26
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Which of the following is the correct future simple form of the verb ‘vouloir’ (to want) in French: nous veux, vous voudrez, ils veulent?

A

vous voudrez

27
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What is the future stem of the verb ‘recevoir’ (to receive) in French?

A

Recevr-

28
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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?

A

vous pourrez

29
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What is the subjunctive tense used for in French?

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Expressing doubt, wishes, emotions, or hypothetical situations

30
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How is the subjunctive tense formed in French?

A

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

31
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Is the subjunctive tense commonly used in spoken French?

A

No, it is more commonly used in written French

32
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When is the subjunctive tense used after certain conjunctions?

A

When expressing doubt, necessity, or emotion

33
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True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after the conjunction ‘si’ when expressing a hypothetical situation.

A

True

34
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Fill in the blank: Je veux que tu _____ (partir) maintenant.

A

partes

35
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Which verb is irregular in the subjunctive tense in French?

A

Être (to be)

36
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True or False: The subjunctive tense is always used after ‘après que’ (after that) in French.

A

False

37
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Fill in the blank: Il faut que nous _____ (finir) nos devoirs ce soir.

A

finissions

38
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What is the subjunctive stem of the verb ‘aller’ (to go) in French?

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aill-

39
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Which pronouns trigger the use of the subjunctive tense in French?

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

40
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Fill in the blank: Il est important que vous _____ (comprendre) la leçon.

A

compreniez

41
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True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after ‘bien que’ (although) in French.

A

True

42
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What is the subjunctive stem of the verb ‘avoir’ (to have) in French?

A

ay-

43
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Fill in the blank: Je doute qu’ils _____ (venir) à la fête.

A

viennent

44
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When is the subjunctive tense used in French relative clauses?

A

After expressions of doubt or denial

45
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What is the subjunctive stem of the verb ‘faire’ (to do/make) in French?

A

fass-

46
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Fill in the blank: Il est nécessaire que tu _____ (prendre) des notes.

A

prennes

47
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True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after ‘pour que’ (so that) in French.

A

True

48
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Fill in the blank: Il est dommage que vous ne _____ (pouvoir) venir.

A

puissiez

49
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What is the subjunctive stem of the verb ‘vouloir’ (to want) in French?

A

veuill-

50
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Fill in the blank: Je préfère que tu _____ (venir) avec moi.

A

viennes

51
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True or False: The subjunctive tense is used after ‘sans que’ (without) in French.

A

True

52
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What is the subjunctive stem of the verb ‘pouvoir’ (to be able to) in French?

A

puiss-

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