Conjugation

Return to

se retrouver

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only return changes; to stays the same: returned to, returned to.

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 return to, he doesn't return to.

    1. I / you / we / they return to
    2. he / she / it returns to

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they returned to

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) return to
    2. let's return to