Conjugation

Specialize in

se spécialiser dans

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only specialize changes; in stays the same: specialized in, specialized in.

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 specialize in, he doesn't specialize in.

    1. I / you / we / they specialize in
    2. he / she / it specializes in

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they specialized in

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) specialize in
    2. let's specialize in