English has two main ways to talk about the future: WILL and GOING TO. 🔹 WILL — futur simple: Subject + WILL + verb (base form) • Spontaneous decisions (décision prise au moment où on parle): The phone is ringing — I'll answer it! • Predictions (without evidence): I think it will rain tomorrow. • Promises and offers: I will help you with your homework. Will you carry this bag for me? 🔹 GOING TO — futur proche: Subject + AM / IS / ARE + GOING TO + verb • Plans decided in advance: We are going to visit our grandmother this weekend. • Predictions based on evidence: Look at those clouds — it is going to rain! 🔹 Negative and questions: • I will not (won't) come. / Will you come? — Yes, I will. • She is not going to study. / Is she going to study? 🔹 Contractions: • I will → I'll | He will → He'll | We will → We'll • Will not → Won't

📝 Examples: WILL: • I think Senegal will win the next AFCON. • Don't worry — I'll carry your bag. • She will probably become a doctor. GOING TO: • We are going to have a party next Saturday. • He is going to study in France next year. • Look at the sky! It is going to storm! 💡 Quick rule: • WILL → décision spontanée ou promesse • GOING TO → plan prévu ou preuve visible | Situation | Use | | Someone knocks — you open | I'll open the door | | You planned a trip | I'm going to visit Gorée | | Sky is dark with clouds | It's going to rain |