Conjugation

Drag

traîner

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The g doubles before -ed and -ing: dragged, dragging.

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 drag, he doesn't drag.

    1. I / you / we / they drag
    2. he / she / it drags

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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