J'irai prendre vs Je prendrai

Radhika S.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

What is the difference between j'irai prendre and je prendrai?

Asked 3 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Radhika,

They are both expressions of a future action.

"J'irai prendre" expresses near future (futur proche) --> I will go to take ....

"Je prendrai" expresses the future tense of the verb prendre --> I will take ...

Hope this helps.

Jim

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