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B2Grammar cheat sheet
Futur antérieur
High-priority B2 grammar concept for TEF/TCF preparation: Futur antérieur.
Quick rule
Use futur antérieur for an action that will be completed before another future moment.
Patterns to memorize
- quand + sujet + aura/sera + participe passé
- dès que + futur antérieur, futur simple
- après que + futur antérieur
Where to use it
- B2 sequencing in formal writing
- Showing one future action happens before another
- Writing precise plans or conditions
High-value examples
Quand j'aurai reçu la réponse, je vous contacterai.
When I have received the answer, I will contact you.
First future action completed before the second.
Dès que le projet sera terminé, nous publierons le rapport.
As soon as the project is finished, we will publish the report.
Être auxiliary with completed future action.
Common mistakes
- Using future simple for both actions when completion matters
- Forgetting être agreement where required
- Using futur antérieur in simple A1/A2 contexts
Mini drill
- Write 3 quand + futur antérieur sentences.
- Add the second action in futur simple.
- Use one sentence with dès que.
Exam target
Use Futur antérieur in level-appropriate sentences.Recognize common errors and produce a corrected version.Apply the form in short exam-style writing.