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French Phrase

Je compte faire une rando bientôt.

/ʒə kɔ̃t fɛʁ yn ʁɑ̃.do bjɛ̃.to/
Meaning"I plan to go on a hike soon."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘I intend to do a hike soon.’ The speaker is expressing a future plan to go hiking, but the exact date isn’t fixed yet.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to tell friends, family, or colleagues about an upcoming hiking trip that you’re still planning. It works well in casual conversation or on social media updates.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jecomptefaireunerandobientôt

1

Pronoun Je

Subject pronoun for the first person singular; always placed before the verb.

2

Compter (infinitif)

The verb *compter* means ‘to intend/plan’. It is followed directly by an infinitive without a preposition.

3

Faire + infinitif

After *compter*, the infinitive *faire* introduces the activity you intend to do.

4

Rando (colloquial)

Short for *randonnée* (hike). It is informal and usually used in spoken French or among friends.

5

Bientôt (adverb)

Adverb of time meaning ‘soon’. It can be placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tu as des projets pour le week‑end ?

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Je compte faire une rando bientôt.

I’m planning to go on a hike soon.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Je compte à faire une rando bientôt.

    The verb *compter* never takes a preposition before an infinitive.

  • Je compte faire du rando bientôt.

    When *rando* is used as a noun meaning a hike, it takes the article *une*, not *du*.

  • Je compte bientôt faire une rando.

    Placing *bientôt* before the infinitive sounds unnatural; keep it at the end of the clause.

↔Alternatives

  • Je prévois de faire une randonnée bientôt.

    I’m planning to do a hike soon.

  • Je vais faire une rando bientôt.

    I’m going to do a hike soon.

  • Je compte partir en randonnée bientôt.

    I intend to set off on a hike soon.

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Cultural Tip

In France, *rando* is a friendly, informal shortcut for *randonnée*. You’ll hear it most often among young people or in outdoor‑sport circles. If you’re speaking to someone you don’t know well, stick with the full form *randonnée* to keep the tone neutral. Hiking is a beloved pastime in the French Alps, the Pyrenees, and even the coastal trails of Brittany, so mentioning a *rando* instantly signals a love for nature and outdoor activity.