Conjugation

Topple over

basculer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only topple changes; over stays the same: toppled over, toppled over.

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 topple over, he doesn't topple over.

    1. I / you / we / they topple over
    2. he / she / it topples over

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they toppled over

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) topple over
    2. let's topple over