Conjugation

Shoot down

abattre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only shoot changes; down stays the same: shot down, shot down.

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 shoot down, he doesn't shoot down.

    1. I / you / we / they shoot down
    2. he / she / it shoots down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they shot down

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) shoot down
    2. let's shoot down