Vais-je (en. Will i)

/vɛ ʒə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Used to express an intention or a future action.
Am I going to pass this exam?
Vais-je réussir cet examen ?
Used in a direct question to ask for confirmation.
Am I going to see you tomorrow?
Vais-je te voir demain ?
Used to express a developed approach towards a destination.
Am I going to the movies tonight?
Vais-je au cinéma ce soir ?

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'aller' in the future indicative, conjugated in the first person singular with the interrogative pronoun 'je'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Am I going to see him?
Question to ask if one is going to meet someone.
Vais-je le voir ?
Am I going to have it?
Question regarding obtaining an object or a result.
Vais-je l'avoir ?
Am I going to succeed?
Question about succeeding in an exam or a project.
Vais-je réussir ?

Related Words

aller
Verb indicating movement towards a place.
aller
irai
Simple future of 'aller' in the first person singular.
irai
venez
Form of the verb 'venir' in the second person plural.
venez

Slang Meanings

Go for it
Go for it, we’re going to have fun!
Vais-y, on va s'amuser !
Let's go
Let's go, we can't wait!
Allons-y, on ne peut pas attendre !