Conjugation

Drain out

s’écouler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only drain changes; out stays the same: drained out, drained out.

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 drain out, he doesn't drain out.

    1. I / you / we / they drain out
    2. he / she / it drains out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they drained out

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) drain out
    2. let's drain out