Conjugation

Retract

rétracter

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 retract, he doesn't retract.

    1. I / you / we / they retract
    2. he / she / it retracts

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they retracted

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) retract
    2. let's retract