Futur simple with si: si + present → future result
The Futur Simple — The “SI” Rule
Objective: Learn how to build complex sentences with conditions.
The “si” rule is one of the most common ways to connect actions and results in French.
The Golden Rule
Si + Présent → Futur Simple
This means:
- Use si + present tense for the condition
- Use futur simple for the result
Example:
- Si j’ai de l’argent, j’achèterai une voiture → If I have money, I will buy a car
- Si tu viens, nous irons au cinéma → If you come, we will go to the cinema
- Si elle étudie, elle réussira → If she studies, she will succeed
This is one of the most common structures in everyday French conversation.
Key Takeaways
- “Si + present” = condition
- Futur simple = result of the condition
- Structure is predictable and used all the time in spoken and written French
- Combine with any futur simple verb you know — regular or irregular
- Practice this rule to make your sentences more natural and fluent
In the app, you will find interactive exercises and quizzes tailored for this intermediate level.
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