Conjugation

Have to

devoir

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only have changes; to stays the same: had to, had to.

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 have to, he doesn't have to.

    1. I / you / we / they have to
    2. he / she / it has to

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they had to

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) have to
    2. let's have to