Conjugation

Cling to

s'accrocher à

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only cling changes; to stays the same: clung to, clung to.

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 cling to, he doesn't cling to.

    1. I / you / we / they cling to
    2. he / she / it clings to

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they clung to

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) cling to
    2. let's cling to