Conjugation

Cut down

abattre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only cut changes; down stays the same: cut down, cut 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 cut down, he doesn't cut down.

    1. I / you / we / they cut down
    2. he / she / it cuts down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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