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How do you say will in French?

"Will" in French can be translated in a few different ways depending on the context:

For future tense:

* "va" (informal, singular): This is used for the third person singular (he/she/it). Example: "Il va pleuvoir" (He will rain/It will rain).

* "vas" (informal, singular): This is used for the second person singular (you). Example: "Tu vas manger?" (Will you eat?)

* "va" (formal, singular/plural): This is used for the second person singular (you, formal) and the third person plural (they). Example: "Vous allez partir?" (Will you leave?).

* "allons" (informal, plural): This is used for the first person plural (we). Example: "Nous allons au cinéma" (We are going to the cinema).

* "allez" (formal, plural): This is used for the second person plural (you, formal) and the third person plural (they). Example: "Ils vont arriver" (They will arrive).

Other forms:

* "être" (to be): This is used when the verb is in the future simple tense. Example: "Il sera là demain" (He will be here tomorrow).

* "avoir" (to have): This is used for the future perfect tense. Example: "J'aurai fini mon travail" (I will have finished my work).

Examples:

* "Je vais manger" (I will eat)

* "Tu vas partir?" (Will you leave?)

* "Ils vont arriver" (They will arrive)

* "Il sera là demain" (He will be here tomorrow)

The best translation of "will" will depend on the specific situation.

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