J’irai (en. I will go)

/ʒe.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move to a place.
I will go to Paris tomorrow.
J’irai à Paris demain.
To express a future intention.
I will come to visit you next week.
J’irai vous rendre visite la semaine prochaine.
To indicate a direction or movement.
I will seek help if necessary.
J’irai chercher de l’aide si nécessaire.

Etymology

From the verb aller, conjugated in the future indicative.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will go where my will drives me.
I will go where I wish.
j’irai où ma volonté me pousse
I will go to the ends of the earth.
I am ready to go very far for something.
j’irai au bout du monde
I will go where the wind carries me.
I will follow my desires or opportunities.
j’irai là où le vent me porte

Related Words

aller
To move from one place to another.
aller
ir
To move, to go in a direction.
ir
movement
The action of moving, changing position.
déplacement

Slang Meanings

To go for it.
Forget it, I’m going.
Laisse tomber, j’y vais.
To move.
Come on, move, I’ll go myself.
Allez, bouge, j’irai moi-même.