Conjugation

Pitter-patter

crépiter doucement

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 pitter-patter, he doesn't pitter-patter.

    1. I / you / we / they pitter-patter
    2. he / she / it pitter-patters

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am pitter-pattering
    2. you / we / they are pitter-pattering
    3. he / she / it is pitter-pattering

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they pitter-pattered

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) pitter-patter
    2. let's pitter-patter