Conjugation

Catch on

comprendre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only catch changes; on stays the same: caught on, caught on.

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 catch on, he doesn't catch on.

    1. I / you / we / they catch on
    2. he / she / it catches on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they caught on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) catch on
    2. let's catch on