Conjugation

Distinguish

distinguer

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 distinguish, he doesn't distinguish.

    1. I / you / we / they distinguish
    2. he / she / it distinguishes

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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