Conjugation

Break off

casser et détacher

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only break changes; off stays the same: broke off, broken off.

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 break off, he doesn't break off.

    1. I / you / we / they break off
    2. he / she / it breaks off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they broke off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) break off
    2. let's break off