Conjugation

Hold on

attendre un instant

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only hold changes; on stays the same: held on, held 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 hold on, he doesn't hold on.

    1. I / you / we / they hold on
    2. he / she / it holds on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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