Demain (Tomorrow): Near Future

Learning ObjectivesLearn how to talk about your plans for tomorrow.Use the 'aller + verb' structure to form the near future tense.Understand when someone talks about their future activities.It's Friday! 🎉 What are you going to do this weekend? Maybe you're going to play at the park ⚽ or watch a movie 🎬. Let's learn how to talk about our plans for the future!Real-World ApplicationsPlanning a day with a friend.Telling your parents what you're going to do at school tomorrow.Talking about your activities for vacation.

To talk about the near future, we use the verb aller (to go) [ah-LAY] and another verb that describes the action. This second verb stays in its infinitive form (its original, unchanged form).French TermEnglish MeaningExamplealler (to go) [ah-LAY]This is the verb for 'to go'. It's a key part of talking about the future.Je vais (I am going) [zhuh vay] à l'école (to school).jouer (to play) [zhoo-AY]This means 'to play', like playing a game or an instrument.Tu vas jouer (You are going to play) [tew vah zhoo-AY] au hockey (hockey). 🏒manger (to eat) [mahn-ZHAY]Use this verb when you're talking about eating food.Elle va manger (She is going to eat) [el vah mahn-ZHAY] une pomme (an apple). 🍎finir (to finish) [fee-NEER]This means 'to finish', like finishing homework or a book.Nous allons finir (W...

Pattern 1: The 'Near Future' FormulaRule: To form the near future tense, you use the verb aller (to go) [ah-LAY] in the present tense, followed by a verb in the infinitive (its original form).Formula: Subject + aller (present tense) [ah-LAY] + infinitive verb.Pattern 2: How to Use 'Aller' (To Go)Rule: You need to memorize the present tense forms of the verb 'aller' (to go) [ah-LAY].Je vais (I am going) [zhuh vay]Tu vas (You are going) [tew vah]Il / Elle va (He / She is going) [eel / el vah]Nous allons (We are going) [noo zah-LOHN]Vous allez (You are going) [voo zah-LAY]Ils / Elles vont (They are going) [eel / el vohn]