Conjugation

Take on

prendre en charge

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only take changes; on stays the same: took on, taken on.

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 on, he doesn't take on.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they took on

  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 on
    2. you / we / they are going to take on
    3. he / she / it is going to take on

  5. Imperative

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

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