Conjugation

Wave at

faire signe à

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only wave changes; at stays the same: waved at, waved at.

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 wave at, he doesn't wave at.

    1. I / you / we / they wave at
    2. he / she / it waves at

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they waved at

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) wave at
    2. let's wave at