Conjugation

Close down

fermer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only close changes; down stays the same: closed down, closed down.

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 close down, he doesn't close down.

    1. I / you / we / they close down
    2. he / she / it closes down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they closed down

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) close down
    2. let's close down