Conjugation

Try on

essayer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only try changes; on stays the same: tried on, tried 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 try on, he doesn't try on.

    1. I / you / we / they try on
    2. he / she / it tries on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they tried 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 try on
    2. you / we / they are going to try on
    3. he / she / it is going to try on

  5. Imperative

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

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