Conjugation

Settle on

se décider pour

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only settle changes; on stays the same: settled on, settled 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 settle on, he doesn't settle on.

    1. I / you / we / they settle on
    2. he / she / it settles on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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