Conjugation

Go out

sortir

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only go changes; out stays the same: went out, gone 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 go out, he doesn't go out.

    1. I / you / we / they go out
    2. he / she / it goes out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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