Conjugation

Lean in

se pencher vers

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only lean changes; in stays the same: leaned in, leaned in.

  • British English

    British English writes leant 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 lean in, he doesn't lean in.

    1. I / you / we / they lean in
    2. he / she / it leans in

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they leaned 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 lean in
    2. you / we / they are going to lean in
    3. he / she / it is going to lean in

  5. Imperative

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

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