To talk about a condition and its likely future result ("If X happens, Y will happen"), French uses the first conditional.
The condition clause starts with si (if) followed by a verb in the present tense. The result clause uses the futur simple (simple future).
- Si
- Present Tense -> Futur Simple
| If you are afraid, you will avoid the black cat. | Si tu as peur, tu éviteras le chat noir. |
| If she passes under a ladder, she will attract misfortune. | Si elle passe sous une échelle, elle attirera le malheur. |
| If you find this sign, you will attract luck. | Si vous trouvez ce signe, vous attirerez la chance. |
You can use this versatile structure to make predictions, explain logical outcomes, or give warnings:
| If we cross our fingers, our team will win the match. | Si nous croisons les doigts, notre équipe gagnera le match. |
| If you want to avoid an accident, you will not pass under a ladder. | Si tu veux éviter un accident, tu ne passeras pas sous une échelle. |
| If she wishes you happiness, it will not be a superstition. | Si elle te souhaite le bonheur, ce ne sera pas une superstition. |
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