Conjugation

Dine in

manger sur place

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only dine changes; in stays the same: dined in, dined in.

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 dine in, he doesn't dine in.

    1. I / you / we / they dine in
    2. he / she / it dines in

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they dined in

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) dine in
    2. let's dine in