A trip to Rome

Future: going to vs will

Going to = intention or plan decided in advance, and also a prediction based on what you can see now (Look at those clouds, it is going to rain). Will = decision taken at the moment of speaking, or a prediction based on what you think or believe.

Les deux disent le futur, mais pas la même décision : be going to annonce une intention prise avant de parler, will une décision prise à l'instant mêmeFermer

Anna and I are planning a trip to Rome next month. We are going to visit the Colosseum. I'll book the hotel tonight – it's a spontaneous decision! She is meeting her Italian friend on Friday. Shall we go by train or plane? Let's go by train – it's cheaper!

Anna et moi planifions un voyage à Rome le mois prochain. Nous allons visiter le Colisée. Je réserverai l'hôtel ce soir – c'est une décision spontanée ! Elle va rencontrer son ami italien vendredi. On y va en train ou en avion ? Allons en train – c'est moins cher !