Fiche à imprimer : Be supposed to, be about to : obligations et futur proche (Terminale)

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You're supposed to wear a uniform.	Tu es censé porter un uniforme.
I was supposed to call her.	J'étais censé l'appeler (et je ne l'ai pas fait).
The film is about to start.	Le film est sur le point de commencer.
The train is due to arrive at 6.	Le train doit arriver à 6 h.
It's supposed to be good.	Il paraît que c'est bien.
She was on the point of leaving.	Elle était sur le point de partir.

be supposed to = ce qui est prévu ou attendu (souvent pas respecté au passé). be about to = imminent. be due to = horaire officiel. Attention : It's supposed to be good = « il paraît que ».

Mise en situation : un retard

Nina : Where are you? The concert is about to start!

Tu es où ? Le concert est sur le point de commencer !

Leo : Sorry! My train was due to arrive at seven, but it's late.

Désolé ! Mon train devait arriver à sept heures, mais il a du retard.

Nina : You were supposed to leave early!

Tu étais censé partir tôt !

Leo : I know. Is the band any good?

Je sais. Le groupe est bien ?

Nina : They're supposed to be amazing live.

Il paraît qu'ils sont incroyables en concert.

À retenir

be supposed to = être censé ; It's supposed to be... = il paraît que.
be about to = être sur le point de.
be due to = être prévu (horaire).

Exercice 1 : Be supposed to, be about to : exercice 1 (QCM)

« Tu es censé porter un uniforme. »
1. You're supposed to wear a uniform.
2. You're suppose to wear a uniform.
3. You're supposing to wear a uniform.
« Le film est sur le point de commencer. »
1. The film is about starting.
2. The film is around to start.
3. The film is about to start.
« Le train doit arriver à 6 h (horaire). »
1. The train is due to arrive at 6.
2. The train is due arriving at 6.
3. The train must to arrive at 6.
« Il paraît que c'est bien. »
1. It's suppose to be good.
2. It's supposed to be good.
3. It supposes to be good.
« J'étais censé l'appeler. »
1. I was supposed to call her.
2. I was supposing to call her.
3. I supposed to call her.
« Elle était sur le point de partir. »
1. She was on the point of leaving.
2. She was on the point to leave.
3. She was at the point leaving.
« J'allais justement t'appeler ! »
1. I was just going calling you!
2. I was just about to call you!
3. I was just about calling you!
be due to indique...
1. un regret
2. un horaire prévu
3. une obligation morale
« On n'est pas censés fumer ici. »
1. We're not supposed to smoke here.
2. We don't supposed to smoke here.
3. We're not suppose smoking here.
« Le bébé doit naître en mai. »
1. The baby is supposed in May of.
2. The baby is about in May.
3. The baby is due in May.

Exercice 2 : Be supposed to, be about to : exercice 2 (à compléter)

You're .......................... to wear a uniform.
The film is .......................... to start.
The train is .......................... to arrive at 6.
It's supposed to .......................... good.
I was supposed .......................... call her.
She was on the point of .......................... . (leave)
I was just about to .......................... you!
We're not supposed to .......................... here.
The baby is .......................... in May.
You were .......................... to leave early!

Exercice 3 : Be supposed to, be about to : mise en situation

Le concert est sur le point de commencer.
1. The concert is about starting!
2. The concert is about to start!
3. The concert is around to start!
Ton train devait arriver à sept heures.
1. My train must arrive at seven.
2. My train was due to arrive at seven.
3. My train was due arriving at seven.
Il était censé partir tôt.
1. You supposed to leave early!
2. You were suppose to leave early!
3. You were supposed to leave early!
Il paraît que le groupe est incroyable.
1. They're supposing to be amazing.
2. They suppose to be amazing.
3. They're supposed to be amazing.
Tu allais justement l'appeler.
1. I was just about calling you!
2. I just was about call you!
3. I was just about to call you!
Le prof rappelle qu'on n'est pas censé utiliser son téléphone.
1. You're not suppose using your phone.
2. You don't suppose to use your phone.
3. You're not supposed to use your phone.
Le devoir doit être rendu vendredi.
1. The homework is due on Friday.
2. The homework is supposed Friday.
3. The homework is about on Friday.
Elle était sur le point d'abandonner.
1. She was at point giving up.
2. She was on the point of giving up.
3. She was on the point to give up.
Tu étais censé lui écrire, mais tu as oublié.
1. I was supposing write her, but I forgot.
2. I was supposed to write to her, but I forgot.
3. I supposed to write to her, but I forgot.
Le spectacle est sur le point de finir.
1. The show is near to end of.
2. The show is about ending.
3. The show is about to end.

Corrigé

Exercice 1

1. a) You're supposed to wear a uniform. · 2. c) The film is about to start. · 3. a) The train is due to arrive at 6. · 4. b) It's supposed to be good. · 5. a) I was supposed to call her. · 6. a) She was on the point of leaving. · 7. b) I was just about to call you! · 8. b) un horaire prévu · 9. a) We're not supposed to smoke here. · 10. c) The baby is due in May.

Exercice 2

1. supposed · 2. about · 3. due · 4. be · 5. to · 6. leaving · 7. call · 8. smoke · 9. due · 10. supposed

Exercice 3

1. b) The concert is about to start! · 2. b) My train was due to arrive at seven. · 3. c) You were supposed to leave early! · 4. c) They're supposed to be amazing. · 5. c) I was just about to call you! · 6. c) You're not supposed to use your phone. · 7. a) The homework is due on Friday. · 8. b) She was on the point of giving up. · 9. b) I was supposed to write to her, but I forgot. · 10. c) The show is about to end.