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A2

Le futur : will, going to, présent continu

Trois façons de parler du futur, et « when » + présent (et non futur).

FormeEmploiExemple
will + basedécision prise sur le moment, prédiction, promesseI'll help you. It will rain tomorrow.
be going to + baseintention déjà décidée, prédiction évidenteI'm going to buy a car. Look, it's going to rain.
présent continurendez-vous, projet organiséI'm meeting Tom tomorrow.

When / as soon as / before / after + présent

  • I'll call you when I get home.
    Je t'appellerai quand je rentrerai.
  • As soon as she arrives, we'll start.
    Dès qu'elle arrivera, on commencera.

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  1. Complète : The phone is ringing. – OK, I ___ answer it.
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    'll (will)
  2. Complète : We (visit) our grandparents next weekend. (organisé)
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    are visiting / are going to visit
  3. Corrige : I'll tell you when I will know.
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    I'll tell you when I know.
  4. Traduis : « Il va pleuvoir. » (on voit les nuages)
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    It's going to rain.