Conjugation

Burn

brûler

Regular verb.

  • British English

    British English writes burnt.

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 burn, he doesn't burn.

    1. I / you / we / they burn
    2. he / she / it burns

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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