Conjugation

Bend down

se pencher

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only bend changes; down stays the same: bent down, bent down.

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 bend down, he doesn't bend down.

    1. I / you / we / they bend down
    2. he / she / it bends down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they bent down

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) bend down
    2. let's bend down