Conjugation

Hang on

attendre une minute

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only hang changes; on stays the same: hung on, hung 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 hang on, he doesn't hang on.

    1. I / you / we / they hang on
    2. he / she / it hangs on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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