Conjugation

Take down

faire tomber ; maîtriser ; capturer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: down

    Only take changes; down stays the same: took down, taken 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 take down, he doesn't take down.

    1. I / you / we / they take down
    2. he / she / it takes down

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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