Conjugation

Nod along

hocher la tête

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: along

    Only nod changes; along stays the same: nodded along, nodded along.

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 nod along, he doesn't nod along.

    1. I / you / we / they nod along
    2. he / she / it nods along

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they nodded along

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) nod along
    2. let's nod along