Conjugation

Drift off

s’assoupir

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only drift changes; off stays the same: drifted off, drifted off.

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 drift off, he doesn't drift off.

    1. I / you / we / they drift off
    2. he / she / it drifts off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they drifted off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) drift off
    2. let's drift off