Conjugation

Get away

s’échapper

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: away

    Only get changes; away stays the same: got away, gotten away.

  • British English

    British English writes got away.

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 get away, he doesn't get away.

    1. I / you / we / they get away
    2. he / she / it gets away

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they got away

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) get away
    2. let's get away