Conjugation

Consist of

être composé de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: of

    Only consist changes; of stays the same: consisted of, consisted of.

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 consist of, he doesn't consist of.

    1. I / you / we / they consist of
    2. he / she / it consists of

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am consisting of
    2. you / we / they are consisting of
    3. he / she / it is consisting of

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they consisted of

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) consist of
    2. let's consist of