Conjugation

Slow down

ralentir; ralentir

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only slow changes; down stays the same: slowed down, slowed 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 slow down, he doesn't slow down.

    1. I / you / we / they slow down
    2. he / she / it slows down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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