Conjugation

Start with

commencer par

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: with

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

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 with, he doesn't start with.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 with
    2. you / we / they are going to start with
    3. he / she / it is going to start with

  5. Imperative

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

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