Conjugation

Live by

vivre selon

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: by

    Only live changes; by stays the same: lived by, lived by.

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 live by, he doesn't live by.

    1. I / you / we / they live by
    2. he / she / it lives by

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they lived by

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) live by
    2. let's live by