futur

future

noun adjective few-TEWR Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'futurus', about to be.

Usage Note

Futur works as both a noun (l'avenir is a near synonym) and an adjective (mon futur mari, my future husband). In grammar, le futur or le futur simple is the French future tense. Note that avenir emphasizes prospects and hopes, while futur is more neutral or grammatical.

Examples

"Personne ne connaît son futur."

Natural Translation

No one knows their future.

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