ouvrir future tense conjugation
Ouvrir (to open) in the future tense: ouvrirai, ouvriras, ouvrira, ouvrirons, ouvrirez, ouvriront.
Futur simple Future
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ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the future tense
The futur simple says what will happen. In conversation “aller + infinitive” (je vais partir) is just as common for the near future.
How it is formed
Add ai, as, a, ons, ez, ont to the infinitive (dropping the final -e of -re verbs). Irregular verbs change only the stem: ser- (être), aur- (avoir), ir- (aller), fer- (faire), pourr-, voudr-, viendr-, verr-.
Ouvrir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Ouvrir in a sentence
- J'ouvre la porte.I open the door.
- Il a ouvert la fenêtre.He opened the window.
Irregular -ir verb conjugated like -er verb (j'ouvre, tu ouvres).
FAQ
What is the future tense of ouvrir?
Ouvrir in the French future tense: j' ouvrirai, tu ouvriras, il/elle/on ouvrira, nous ouvrirons, vous ouvrirez, ils/elles ouvriront.
Is ouvrir irregular in the future tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: j' ouvrirai; tu ouvriras; il/elle/on ouvrira; nous ouvrirons; vous ouvrirez; ils/elles ouvriront.
When do you use the French future tense?
The futur simple says what will happen. In conversation “aller + infinitive” (je vais partir) is just as common for the near future.
How is the future tense formed?
Add ai, as, a, ons, ez, ont to the infinitive (dropping the final -e of -re verbs). Irregular verbs change only the stem: ser- (être), aur- (avoir), ir- (aller), fer- (faire), pourr-, voudr-, viendr-, verr-.
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