Conjugation

Pass on

transmettre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only pass changes; on stays the same: passed on, passed on.

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 pass on, he doesn't pass on.

    1. I / you / we / they pass on
    2. he / she / it passes on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they passed on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) pass on
    2. let's pass on