Conjugation

Give up

abandonner

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: up

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

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 up, he doesn't give up.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 up
    2. you / we / they are going to give up
    3. he / she / it is going to give up

  5. Imperative

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

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