Conjugation

Listen

écouter

Regular 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 listen, he doesn't listen.

    1. I / you / we / they listen
    2. he / she / it listens

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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