Conjugation

Let in

laisser entrer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only let changes; in stays the same: let in, let 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 let in, he doesn't let in.

    1. I / you / we / they let in
    2. he / she / it lets in

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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