Conjugation

Drop out

abandonner ; se retirer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only drop changes; out stays the same: dropped out, dropped 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 drop out, he doesn't drop out.

    1. I / you / we / they drop out
    2. he / she / it drops out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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