Future Tenses and Conditional
Future tenses in French are actually quite straightforward once you grasp the basic formula - you'll be predicting the future in French before you know it!
Simple future uses the infinitive + endings −ai,−as,−a,−ons,−ez,−ont. "Je mangerai" means "I will eat." Watch out for irregular stems like avoir → aur, être → ser, faire → fer, aller → ir.
Conditional expresses "would" and uses infinitive + imperfect endings −ais,−ais,−ait,−ions,−iez,−aient. Same irregular stems apply here too.
Near future is the easiest - just use present tense of aller + infinitive. "Je vais manger" means "I'm going to eat." This is your go-to for immediate plans.
Pro Tip: Start with near future in conversation - it's foolproof and sounds natural. Build confidence before tackling the trickier irregular stems.