French GCSE
Le Futur Proche
What Le Futur Proche means in French GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Le Futur Proche
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The near future tense, used for planned events. Formed with the present tense of 'aller' + an infinitive verb.
The near future tense, formed with 'aller' + infinitive (e.g., je vais manger).
The near future tense, formed using the present tense of 'aller' + infinitive.
Topics that use Le Futur Proche
- Theme 2: Local area, holiday and travel (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Using languages beyond the classroom (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Who am I? (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Le Passé Composé
- Adjective Agreement (L'accord des adjectifs)
- L'accord (Agreement)
- Les Faux Amis
- Verbes Pronominaux (Reflexive Verbs)
- Justification
- L'Infinitif
- La Justification
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