Conjugation

Lend

prêter

Irregular verb.

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 lend, he doesn't lend.

    1. I / you / we / they lend
    2. he / she / it lends

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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