Conjugation

Chew on

mâchonner

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only chew changes; on stays the same: chewed on, chewed 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 chew on, he doesn't chew on.

    1. I / you / we / they chew on
    2. he / she / it chews on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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