Conjugation

Tell

dire, raconter

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 tell, he doesn't tell.

    1. I / you / we / they tell
    2. he / she / it tells

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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