Learn how to conjugate regular -er and -ir verbs in Le Futur Simple (Indicatif) in French
To form Le Futur Simple (Indicatif) of regular* -er or -ir verbs, you keep the infinitive form of the verb and then add the following endings: -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont
Verbs like jouer or crier become je jouerai ou je crierai.
Even though we don't pronounce the "e", it is still there as part of the infinitive:
*ATTENTION:
The following -er and -ir verbs are irregular in Le Futur Simple (Indicatif):
- Conjugate semi-regular -oyer/-ayer/-uyer verbs in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
- Conjugate -éXer, -eXer, -eter, -eler verbs in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
- Conjugate aller in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
- Conjugate cueillir and derivatives in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
- Conjugate venir/tenir and derivatives in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
- Conjugate courir in the future tense in French (Le Futur Simple)
Want to make sure your French sounds confident? We’ll map your knowledge and give you free lessons to focus on your gaps and mistakes. Start your Brainmap today »
Learn more about these related French grammar topics
Examples and resources
