Conjugation

Act in

jouer dans

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only act changes; in stays the same: acted in, acted in.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't act in, he doesn't act in.

    1. I / you / we / they act in
    2. he / she / it acts in
  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am acting in
    2. you / we / they are acting in
    3. he / she / it is acting in
  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't act in.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they acted in
  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to act in
    2. you / we / they are going to act in
    3. he / she / it is going to act in
  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't act in.

    1. (you) act in
    2. let's act in