Expressing immediate and near-future actions with the present tense (Le Présent) in French

In French, Le Présent Indicatif is also used for other purposes other than to express actions in the present moment.

Learn how to use Le Présent (Indicatif) for immediate and future actions in French

Look at the following examples:

Note that in English, the Simple Present, English Present Progressive or Simple Future can be used to talk about actions taking place in the immediate future:

See also other uses of Le Présent (Indicatif):

Expressing current actions, habits and situations (English Present Tense) with the present tense (Le Présent) in French

Expressing ongoing actions (English Present Continuous) with the present tense (Le Présent) in French