shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Anglais
~ 200
fog, köteles, kell, -jak/-jek?, -junk/-jünk?
VERBE
B2
FORMAL
1
fog
A2
Schéma d’usage :
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
We shall meet again tomorrow.
Holnap ismét találkozni fogunk.
I shall inform you of any changes.
Minden változásról tájékoztatni fogom önt.
We shall begin the meeting at noon.
I shall return before nightfall.
Exemples pédagogiques
I shall call you tomorrow.
Holnap fel foglak hívni.
We shall start the game soon.
Hamarosan el fogjuk kezdeni a játékot.
I shall tell you later.
We shall go to the park.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often use 'shall' for all subjects in casual speech, but in modern English it is rare except in formal contexts or with 'I/we'.
Sens
express future action or intent
Collocations
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Synonymes
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Antonymes
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Thèmes
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Used with 'I' or 'we' to say that something will happen in the future, often in formal situations.
Used with the subject 'I' or 'we' to indicate that something will happen in the future, especially in formal or legal contexts.
VERBE
B2
FORMAL
2
fog
A2
Schéma d’usage :
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
I shall never give up.
Soha nem fogom feladni.
We shall fight for our rights.
Küzdeni fogunk a jogainkért.
I shall make sure this is done.
Exemples pédagogiques
I shall help you.
Segíteni fogok neked.
We shall win the game.
Meg fogjuk nyerni a meccset.
I shall fix it soon.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Sens
express strong determination
Collocations
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Synonymes
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Antonymes
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Thèmes
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Used to show that you are very sure you will do something.
Used with 'I' or 'we' to emphasize a firm decision or promise about the future.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
shall + [base verb]
The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
A vállalkozó köteles június 1-jéig befejezni a munkát.
Each party shall keep the information confidential.
Mindegyik fél köteles bizalmasan kezelni az információkat.
No person shall drive without a valid license.
Exemples pédagogiques
You shall wear a helmet at all times.
Mindig köteles vagy sisakot viselni.
The school shall provide lunch.
Az iskola köteles ebédet biztosítani.
The driver shall stop at the light.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Sens
express legal requirement
Collocations
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Synonymes
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Antonymes
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Thèmes
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Définition
Used in formal rules or laws to mean that something must happen.
Used in laws, contracts, and official rules to show that something is required or must happen.
VERBE
B1
4
Schéma d’usage :
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Shall we go for a walk?
Menjünk el sétálni?
Shall I carry your bag?
Vigyem a táskádat?
Shall we start now?
Exemples pédagogiques
Shall we eat now?
Együnk most?
Shall I help you?
Segítsek?
Shall we play a game?
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Sens
make polite offer or suggestion
Collocations
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Synonymes
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Antonymes
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Thèmes
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Used in questions with 'I' or 'we' to ask politely about doing something.
Used with 'I' or 'we' in questions to politely offer or suggest doing something.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
shall
API
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Syllabes et accentuation
shall (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Famille de mots
Forms
should
verb A2
Points clés
- Irregular past: should Verb
Expressions
Shall I...?
1/ʃˈæl ˈaɪ ‖/
fixed phrase
polite offer to help or act for someone else
A polite way to ask if someone wants you to do something.
Exemples
- Shall I open the window?
- Shall I call a taxi for you?
Shall we?
1/ʃˈæl wˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
polite suggestion to act together
A polite way to ask if you and someone else should do something now.
Exemples
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?