Conjugation

Bend over

se pencher

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

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

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 over, he doesn't bend over.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 over
    2. you / we / they are going to bend over
    3. he / she / it is going to bend over

  5. Imperative

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

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