pouvoir future tense conjugation
Pouvoir (to be able to/can) in the future tense: pourrai, pourras, pourra, pourrons, pourrez, pourront.
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-.
Pouvoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Pouvoir in a sentence
- Je peux t'aider demain.I can help you tomorrow.
- Elle pourrait venir si elle voulait.She could come if she wanted to.
Irregular modal verb; followed directly by an infinitive, no preposition.
FAQ
What is the future tense of pouvoir?
Pouvoir in the French future tense: je pourrai, tu pourras, il/elle/on pourra, nous pourrons, vous pourrez, ils/elles pourront.
Is pouvoir irregular in the future tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je pourrai; tu pourras; il/elle/on pourra; nous pourrons; vous pourrez; ils/elles pourront.
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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