Conjugation

Stand by

se tenir prêt

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: by

    Only stand changes; by stays the same: stood by, stood by.

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 stand by, he doesn't stand by.

    1. I / you / we / they stand by
    2. he / she / it stands by

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am standing by
    2. you / we / they are standing by
    3. he / she / it is standing by

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they stood by

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) stand by
    2. let's stand by