Conjugation

Start off

commencer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only start changes; off stays the same: started off, started off.

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 start off, he doesn't start off.

    1. I / you / we / they start off
    2. he / she / it starts off

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am starting off
    2. you / we / they are starting off
    3. he / she / it is starting off

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they started off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) start off
    2. let's start off