Conjugation

Give back

rendre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only give changes; back stays the same: gave back, given back.

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 give back, he doesn't give back.

    1. I / you / we / they give back
    2. he / she / it gives back

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am giving back
    2. you / we / they are giving back
    3. he / she / it is giving back

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they gave back

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) give back
    2. let's give back