Conjugation

Begin

commencer

Irregular verb.

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 begin, he doesn't begin.

    1. I / you / we / they begin
    2. he / she / it begins

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am beginning
    2. you / we / they are beginning
    3. he / she / it is beginning

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they began

  4. Future with going to

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

    1. I am going to begin
    2. you / we / they are going to begin
    3. he / she / it is going to begin

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) begin
    2. let's begin