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:

• Tomorrow I will sort the files.

Answer 2

Demain je rangerai les dossiers.

Question 3

Use the futur simple to make predictions about the future:

• Tu ne finiras jamais en une journée.

Answer 3

You’ll never finish that in one day.

Question 4

Use the futur simple in conditional sentences:

• If we tidy up together, we’ll be done faster.

Answer 4

Si on range à deux, on finira plus vite.

Question 5

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

• We’ll go out when the rain stops.

Answer 5

Nous sortirons quand la pluie s’arrêtera.

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

Futur simple refers to 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 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 au gala de l’année prochaine, il pensera que c’est fou.

Answer 10

When I tell him 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 Corpus Christi.

Answer 12

You 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 to the winter performance. (accompagner)

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

Question 14

Je rôtirai l’agneau pour nos invités à Pâques.

Answer 14

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

rôtir: to roast

Question 15

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

Answer 15

When you start working at the manor house after 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 porche d’entrée avec des fleurs.

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

ralentir: to slow down

Question 19

(grandir)

Answer 19

Those noises will grow louder if we don’t fix the washing machine. (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 will cook wonderfully, I am sure. (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)