j'apporterai
j'apporterai is the French way to say "I will bring".
This phrase is used to state that the speaker will carry an object to a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb apporter is a combination of à (to) and porter (to carry).
Which one should you use?
Use apporter when you are bringing an object, but use amener when you are bringing a person or an animal.
How does it change in a sentence?
j'apporterai is the first-person singular future tense of the verb apporter.
Did you know?
- The verb porter is used for both carrying a heavy box and wearing a dress. If you tell someone je porte without specifying what, they will assume you are talking about your outfit.
- In Quebec, the strict rule of using apporter for objects and amener for people is often ignored, and amener is frequently used for both.
- In casual spoken French, people rarely use the future tense j'apporterai. Instead, they use the near future je vais apporter, which literally translates to 'I go to bring'.
Examples in context
- Bien sûr, je vais apporter le rapport demain matin.Of course, I will bring the report tomorrow morning.
- Oui, je vais ramener les dossiers demain matin.Yes, I will bring back the files tomorrow morning.
- J'apporterai le dessert demain.I will bring the dessert tomorrow.
- J'apporterai les boissons pour la fête.I will bring the drinks for the party.
- J'apporterai mon propre livre.I will bring my own book.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are planning a picnic.
- HugoJ'apporterai le pain.I will bring the bread.
- ManonD'accord, et moi j'apporterai le fromage.Okay, and I will bring the cheese.
- HugoEst-ce que tu peux apporter du vin ?Can you bring some wine?
- ManonOui, j'apporterai une bouteille.Yes, I will bring a bottle.
