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futur
/fy.tyʁ/
future
Le futur est incertain.
The future is uncertain.
general
The time that is yet to come; the period after the present.
Nous devons préparer le futur.
We must prepare for the future.
Often used in discussions about planning, technology, or predictions.
grammar
A tense in French grammar indicating future actions.
Le futur simple exprime une action qui aura lieu plus tard.
The simple future tense expresses an action that will happen later.
In French, the future tense is formed using the infinitive + future endings (e.g., 'je parlerai').
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Grammatical Note
In French, 'futur' can refer to the future tense, which is distinct from the conditional tense ('conditionnel').
Gold Rule
Tense Clarity
When discussing grammar, specify 'futur simple' or 'futur proche' to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
From Latin 'futūrus', meaning 'that is about to be' or 'future'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'futur' can refer to both the concept of the future and the grammatical tense. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Word Breakdown
futur
future
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