savoir future tense conjugation
Savoir (to know (facts/how to)) in the future tense: saurai, sauras, saura, saurons, saurez, sauront.
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-.
Savoir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above).
Savoir in a sentence
- Je sais nager depuis mon enfance.I've known how to swim since childhood.
- Elle savait la réponse.She knew the answer.
Irregular; contrast with 'connaître' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the future tense of savoir?
Savoir in the French future tense: je saurai, tu sauras, il/elle/on saura, nous saurons, vous saurez, ils/elles sauront.
Is savoir irregular in the future tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: je saurai; tu sauras; il/elle/on saura; nous saurons; vous saurez; ils/elles sauront.
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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