French Phrase
Ensuite, on va voir...
Meaning
Literally “Next, we’re going to see…”. It’s a common discourse marker used to transition to the next point, example, or piece of information in a conversation or presentation.
When to use
Use it when you want to smoothly move from one idea to the next, especially in spoken French, tutorials, storytelling, or classroom explanations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ensuite,onvavoir...
Ensuite (adverb)
Used to introduce the next step or idea; it can be placed at the beginning of a sentence or after a pause.
on (indefinite pronoun)
Functions like ‘we’ or ‘one’ in informal French; it’s the most common subject pronoun in spoken language.
aller + infinitive (future proche)
‘va voir’ is the near‑future construction meaning ‘is going to see’. It conveys a planned or imminent action.
voir (infinitive)
The verb ‘to see/to look at’; paired with ‘aller’ it forms the future proche.
🗨In Conversation
D’abord, nous avons parlé des causes du changement climatique.
First, we talked about the causes of climate change.
Ensuite, on va voir les solutions possibles.
Next, we’ll look at possible solutions.
✕Common Mistakes
Ensuite, nous allons voir...
While grammatically correct, using ‘nous’ sounds overly formal in casual speech; ‘on’ is preferred.
Après, on va voir...
‘Après’ alone is less natural as a transition; pair it with ‘cela’ (Après cela) or use ‘Ensuite’.
Ensuite on va voir
Missing the comma after ‘Ensuite’ can make the sentence feel rushed; a short pause is typical.
↔Alternatives
Après, on va voir...
After that, we’ll see...
Ensuite, nous verrons...
Then, we will see...
Puis, on va découvrir...
Then, we’ll discover...
Cultural Tip
‘Ensuite’ is a neutral, everyday transition word. In formal speeches you might hear ‘Par la suite’ or ‘Dans un second temps’. Avoid over‑using it in a single paragraph – French listeners appreciate a variety of connectors such as ‘d’abord’, ‘puis’, ‘enfin’. The ellipsis (…) signals that the speaker will continue, so it’s perfect for cliff‑hangers in storytelling or for prompting curiosity in a lesson.