Conjugation

Sit at

être assis à

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only sit changes; at stays the same: sat at, sat at.

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 sit at, he doesn't sit at.

    1. I / you / we / they sit at
    2. he / she / it sits at

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they sat at

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) sit at
    2. let's sit at