This key facts covers Near future sentences to learn within The near future: aller + infinitive for GCSE French. Revise The near future: aller + infinitive in Time Markers and the Three Time Frames for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 3 of 4 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📌 Near future sentences to learn
- Je vais manger de la pizza ce soir. — I am going to eat pizza this evening.
- Tu vas partir bientôt? — Are you going to leave soon?
- Il va faire du sport demain. — He is going to do sport tomorrow.
- Elle va voir ses amis le weekend. — She is going to see her friends at the weekend.
- Nous allons visiter le musée demain matin. — We are going to visit the museum tomorrow morning.
- Vous allez prendre le bus? — Are you going to take the bus?
- Ils vont regarder un film ce soir. — They are going to watch a film this evening.
- Je vais me coucher tôt parce que je suis fatigué(e). — I am going to go to bed early because I am tired.
Practice questions for The near future: aller + infinitive
What is the correct formula for the near future tense in French?
What does the sentence 'je vais jouer au football' mean in English?
Quick recall flashcards
il va travailler ce soir
he is going to work this evening -- near future: va (is going) + travailler (to work).
on va organiser une fete
we are going to organise a party -- near future: va + organiser. 'On' is often used informally for 'we'.