Conjugation

Cycle

faire du vélo

Regular verb.

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 cycle, he doesn't cycle.

    1. I / you / we / they cycle
    2. he / she / it cycles

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they cycled

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) cycle
    2. let's cycle