Vont (en. Are going)

[vɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicate movement towards a place.
They go to school.
Ils vont à l'école.
Express an intention or a future.
We are going to leave soon.
Nous allons partir bientôt.
Used to form the near future.
You are going to see the movie tonight.
Vous allez voir le film ce soir.

Etymology

From Latin 'vult' which means 'to go'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

They are doing well.
They are healthy.
Ils vont bien
Where are the children going?
What is the destination of the children?
Où vont les enfants ?
He is going to get married.
He intends to get married.
Il va se marier

Related Words

to go
Verb meaning to move towards a place.
aller
comes
Third person singular of the verb 'to come'.
vient

Slang Meanings

To express an expectation to do something.
They are going to hang out again.
Ils vont encore traîner.
Expresses a promise or certainty.
It's going to work, they will succeed.
Ça va le faire, ils vont réussir.