Conjugation

Take

prendre

Irregular verb.

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, he doesn't take.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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