Conjugation

Focus on

se concentrer sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only focus changes; on stays the same: focused on, focused on.

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 focus on, he doesn't focus on.

    1. I / you / we / they focus on
    2. he / she / it focuses on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they focused on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) focus on
    2. let's focus on