Conjugation

Sit out

s’asseoir dehors

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

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

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 out, he doesn't sit out.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 out
    2. you / we / they are going to sit out
    3. he / she / it is going to sit out

  5. Imperative

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

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