B1IntermediateVerbs · Point 28 / 40
si + présent, + impératif, + futur, + présent, s'il + présent
For a real condition, the “si” part stays in the present.
| Structure | Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| si | + présent, + impératif | the condition followed by an order or advice |
| si | + présent, + futur | the condition followed by what will happen |
| si | + présent, + présent | the condition followed by a general truth |
| s'il | + présent | contracted form of “si il” |
Never a future right after “si” itself: the future goes in the other half of the sentence. Before “il”, “si” becomes “s’il”.
In context
Examples from our dialogues
Lines taken from our dialogues. Listen to them, then open the full dialogue to hear them in a real situation.
- Listen
C'est tout à fait normal. Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas.
That's completely normal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate.
Check The Full DialogueMaking introductions at a social eventFaire les présentations à un événement
B1 - Listen
Oui. Et buvez beaucoup d'eau. Si ça ne passe pas, consultez un médecin.
Yes. And drink plenty of water. If it doesn't go away, see a doctor.
Check The Full DialogueAt the pharmacyÀ la pharmacie
A2 - Listen
Certaines personnes ressentent un peu de fatigue au début. Si ça vous dérange beaucoup, appelez-nous.
Some people feel a bit tired at first. If it bothers you a lot, call us.
- Listen
Vous payez avec la carte, et vous remboursez à la fin du mois. Si vous payez tout, pas d'intérêts.
You pay with the card, and you reimburse at the end of the month. If you pay everything, no interest.
Check The Full DialogueUnderstanding the credit cardComprendre la carte de crédit
B1 Si vous remplissez le formulaire aujourd'hui, on vous rappellera demain.
If you fill in the form today, we’ll call you back tomorrow.
Watch out
Common mistakes
Mistakes you will often hear, and the right way to say it.
Si vous aurez le temps, appelez-nous.Si vous avez le temps, appelez-nous.
Even when the condition is about the future, the verb after “si” stays in the present. The future goes in the other half of the sentence, not after “si”.
Si il pleut, on reste ici.S'il pleut, on reste ici.
“Si” + “il” always contracts to “s’il”. It is the only case: “si elle”, “si on” do not change.
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