Conjugation

Burn out

s’épuiser

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only burn changes; out stays the same: burned out, burned out.

  • British English

    British English writes burnt out.

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 out, he doesn't burn out.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 out
    2. you / we / they are going to burn out
    3. he / she / it is going to burn out

  5. Imperative

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

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