Conjugation

Hug

serrer dans ses bras

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The g doubles before -ed and -ing: hugged, hugging.

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 hug, he doesn't hug.

    1. I / you / we / they hug
    2. he / she / it hugs

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they hugged

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) hug
    2. let's hug