Conjugation

Kneel

s’agenouiller

Irregular verb.

  • Two forms

    The tables show knelt. Also correct: kneeled.

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 kneel, he doesn't kneel.

    1. I / you / we / they kneel
    2. he / she / it kneels

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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