French Phrase
On va voir un spectacle bientôt ?
Meaning
This question asks whether the speakers plan to attend a live performance in the near future. It uses the informal ‘on’ for ‘we’ and the near‑future construction ‘aller + infinitive’. The tone rises at the end, turning the statement into a polite suggestion or confirmation request.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re making plans with friends, family, or classmates and want to check if a show is on the agenda. It works for any type of performance—concert, theater, comedy, or even a street show—provided the event is upcoming.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onvavoirunspectaclebientôt
On (impersonal pronoun)
‘On’ is the informal way to say ‘we’ or ‘one’ in spoken French; it replaces ‘nous’ in most casual conversations.
Future proche (aller + infinitive)
‘Va’ is the present tense of ‘aller’ used with an infinitive to express an action that will happen soon.
Voir (infinitive)
The verb ‘voir’ means ‘to see/to watch’; after ‘aller’, it stays in the infinitive.
Un (indefinite article)
‘Un’ introduces a singular, masculine noun that is not previously specified.
Spectacle (noun)
‘Spectacle’ can refer to a theater play, concert, circus, or any live performance.
Bientôt (adverb)
‘Bientôt’ means ‘soon’ and is usually placed at the end of the sentence in spoken French.
🗨In Conversation
On va voir un spectacle bientôt ?
Shall we see a show soon?
Oui, le nouveau spectacle de danse au théâtre du Vieux‑Port commence la semaine prochaine.
Yes, the new dance show at the Old Port theater starts next week.
✕Common Mistakes
Nous va voir un spectacle bientôt ?
‘Nous’ requires the verb ‘allons’, not ‘va’. Use ‘Nous allons voir…’ or keep the informal ‘On va…’
On va bientôt voir un spectacle ?
‘Bientôt’ should not precede the infinitive; place it at the end or before the verb for a smoother flow.
On va voir un spectacles bientôt ?
‘Spectacle’ is singular; the plural form is ‘des spectacles’. Use the correct article.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce qu’on va assister à un spectacle bientôt ?
Are we going to attend a show soon?
On se fait un spectacle bientôt ?
Shall we go to a show soon?
On va bientôt voir un spectacle, non ?
We’re going to see a show soon, right?
Cultural Tip
In France, ‘spectacle’ covers everything from classical theater in historic venues like the Comédie‑Française to modern pop concerts in arenas. When you suggest a ‘spectacle’, it’s polite to mention the venue or the type of performance, as French people often value the cultural context. Also, note that evenings are the most common time for live shows, so you might add a time reference (e.g., ‘ce week‑end’).