Conjugation

Nod off

s’assoupir

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

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

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 off, he doesn't nod off.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 off
    2. you / we / they are going to nod off
    3. he / she / it is going to nod off

  5. Imperative

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

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