Conjugation

Turn on

allumer ; activer ; ouvrir

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only turn changes; on stays the same: turned on, turned 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 turn on, he doesn't turn on.

    1. I / you / we / they turn on
    2. he / she / it turns on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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