Futur proche · aller + inf
aller (in the present) + the dictionary form of the verb (infinitive). Used for near-future plans, like English 'going to'.
Examples
- Je vais manger.I'm going to eat.
- Nous allons partir.We're going to leave.
How it works
The easiest French future — a straight equivalent of English "going to".
aller is irregular and very common, so learn it cold:
Then add an infinitive (the dictionary form) — never change the second verb to match the subject:
Use it for:
Je vais appeler ma mère demain. I'm going to call my mother tomorrow.
Elle va être en retard. She's going to be late.
Negation wraps aller (the verb that changes with the subject) — not the infinitive:
Pronouns slot in between aller and the infinitive:
Compare futur simple (je mangerai, "I will eat") — a separate, more formal tense. Futur proche is the everyday default.
What you'll practise
1. aller + infinitive
After aller, the second verb stays in the dictionary form (infinitive) — never change both.
- Je vais manger.I'm going to eat.
- Elle va étudier.She is going to study.
2. aller conjugation
vais / vas / va / allons / allez / vont — pick the form that matches the subject, then add the dictionary form (infinitive).
- Tu vas partir.You're going to leave.
- Ils vont gagner.They're going to win.
3. Negation in futur proche
ne…pas wraps aller, not the dictionary form (infinitive) after it.
- Il ne va pas venir.He's not going to come.
Practise it until it sticks
Short drills built on these 3 skills, with instant feedback on every answer. Free to start.