Conjugation

Ring

sonner

Irregular 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 ring, he doesn't ring.

    1. I / you / we / they ring
    2. he / she / it rings

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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