Conjugation

Sew

coudre

Irregular verb.

  • Two forms

    The tables show sewn. Also correct: sewed.

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 sew, he doesn't sew.

    1. I / you / we / they sew
    2. he / she / it sews

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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