Aller + infinitive
Use aller plus an infinitive to talk about near-future plans in a direct, common way.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
Je vais préparer le dîner maintenant.
I am going to prepare dinner now.
Nous allons partir tôt demain.
We are going to leave early tomorrow.
Tu vas appeler ta sœur ce soir ?
Are you going to call your sister tonight?
Pattern
aller + infinitive
How it works
Use aller plus an infinitive to talk about near-future plans in a direct, common way. This pattern typically appears as aller + infinitive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The infinitive stays unchanged after aller.
- This pattern often sounds more immediate than a formal future form.
Why it matters
Move from labels into short useful beginner sentences.
Use in context
This is one of the easiest and most useful first future patterns.