Indicatif: Futur Simple

Question 1

What English tense does the futur simple correspond to?

Answer 1

Future simple (will + verb)

Question 2

Use the futur simple to talk about future intentions:

• Demain je rangerai les dossiers.

Answer 2

Tomorrow I will sort the files. (ranger)

Question 3

Use the futur simple to make predictions about the future:

• Tu ne finiras jamais en une journée.

Answer 3

You’ll (inf.) never finish that in one day. (finir)

Question 4

Use the futur simple in conditional sentences:

• Si on range à deux, on finira plus vite.

Answer 4

If we (s.) tidy up together, we’ll be done faster.

Question 5

Use the futur simple in sentences that contain a subordinate clause introduced by quand, lorsque, or dés que:

• Nous sortirons quand la pluie s’arrêtera.

Answer 5

We’ll (pl.) go out when the rain stops.

Question 6

Is futur simple used more in spoken French or written French?

Answer 6

Written French

Question 7

When speaking of future events, when would one use futur simple instead of futur proche?

Answer 7

For events in the more distant future. (dans une semaine, l’année prochaine…)

Futur proche is used for more immediate events. (dans une minute, dans une heure, ce soir…)

Question 8

Si tu peins la pièce de cette couleur, je détesterai ça.

Answer 8

If you paint the room this colour, I will hate it. (détester)

détester: to hate; to detest

Question 9

Tu lui prêteras ce livre quand tu la verras au printemps.

Answer 9

You (inf.) will lend this book to her when you see her in the spring. (prêter)

prêter: to lend (books, money); to attribute sth to sb (words, intentions); to give rise to

Question 10

Quand je lui dirai ça au gala de l’année prochaine, il pensera que c’est fou.

Answer 10

When I tell him [that] at next year’s gala he will think it’s crazy. (penser)

penser: to think; to think out (a problem, concept)

Question 11

Nous accepterons la décision du juge, mais l’affaire ne sera pas jugée avant deux ans.

Answer 11

We will accept the judge’s ruling, but the case won’t be heard for two years. (accepter)

accepter: to accept

Question 12

Vous porterez l’ostensoir lors de la procession du Fête-Dieu.

Answer 12

You (for.) will carry the monstrance at the Corpus Christi procession. (porter)

porter: to carry; to wear; to bear (fruit, etc.)

Question 13

Ils vous accompagneront au spectacle hivernal.

Answer 13

They will accompany you (pl.) to the winter performance. (accompagner)

accompagner: to accompany; to go with; to support; to be served with

Question 14

Je rôtirai un agneau pour nos invités à Pâques.

Answer 14

I will roast a lamb for our guests on Easter. (rôtir)

rôtir: to roast

Question 15

Quand tu commenceras à travailler au manoir cet été, tu aplatiras les chemises avant de les repasser.

Answer 15

When you (inf.) start working at the manor house this summer, you will flatten the shirts before ironing them. (aplatir)

aplatir: to flatten

Question 16

Il modérera le débat dans deux mois et définira tous les termes qui seront utilisés.

Answer 16

He will moderate the debate in two months and he will define all the terms that will be used. (définir)

définir: to define

Question 17

À la fin du printemps, nous fleurirons le perron.

Answer 17

In the late spring we will decorate the front porch with flowers. (fleurir)

fleurir: to flower; to blossom; to flourish; to put flowers on; to decorate with flowers

Question 18

Vous ralentirez lorsque vous traverserez la zone scolaire.

Answer 18

You (for.) will slow down when you drive through the school zone. (ralentir)

ralentir: to slow down

Question 19

Ils grandiront vite dans un environnement aussi stimulant.

Answer 19

They will grow up quickly in such a stimulating environment. (grandir)

grandir: to grow; to grow louder (noise); to increase (hostilities); to make someone look taller (clothes, shoes); to make someone grow in stature (figurative)

Question 20

L’année prochaine, je** contredirai** son conseil.

Answer 20

Next year, I will contradict her advice. (contredire)

contredire: to contradict

Question 21

Tu concluras ton essai avec quelques suggestions de recherches ultérieures.

Answer 21

You will conclude your essay with some suggestions for further research. (conclure)

conclure: to conclude; to enter into (an accord, pact); to deduce;

Question 22

Il nous conduira là-bas.

Answer 22

He will drive us there. (conduire)

conduire: to drive; to lead

Question 23

Nous traduirons le discours pour vous.

Answer 23

We will translate the speech for you. (traduire)

traduire: to translate; to render; to convey

Question 24

Vous cuisinerez merveilleusement bien, j’en suis sûr.

Answer 24

You (for.) will cook wonderfully, I am sure [of it]. (cuire)

cuire: to cook; to bake; to fire (pottery); to smart (as in sting)

Question 25

Ils interrompront la manifestation en juin.

Answer 25

They will interrupt the protest in June. (interrompre)

interrompre: to interrupt; to break off (a trip, work)