present progressive

• Temps grammatical utilisé pour décrire des actions en cours au moment où l'on parle, des situations temporaires ou des projets futurs. Il se forme avec le présent du verbe 'être' et le participe présent (forme en -ing) du verbe principal.

A grammatical tense used to describe actions that are currently in progress, temporary situations, or future arrangements. It is formed using the present tense of the verb 'to be' plus the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.

1. Grammar tenseA2formal

   A verb tense used to describe an action that is currently in progress or happening at the moment of speaking.

   présent progressif

   • I am reading a book right now.
   • She is studying for her exam.
   • They are playing football in the park.

2. Temporary actionsA2formal

   Used to describe actions that are happening around the present time but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking.

   Présent progressif (actions temporaires)

   • He is working on a new project this month.
   • We are learning Spanish this semester.
   • She is staying with her parents for a few weeks.

3. Future arrangementsB1formal

   Used to talk about planned future events, especially when the time and place have been arranged.

   présent progressif pour futur planifié

   • I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
   • They are flying to Paris next week.
   • She is having a party on Saturday.