Conjugation

Join in

se joindre à

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only join changes; in stays the same: joined in, joined in.

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 join in, he doesn't join in.

    1. I / you / we / they join in
    2. he / she / it joins in
  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am joining in
    2. you / we / they are joining in
    3. he / she / it is joining in
  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they joined in
  4. Future with going to

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

    1. I am going to join in
    2. you / we / they are going to join in
    3. he / she / it is going to join in
  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) join in
    2. let's join in