Conjugation

Work by

travailler seul(e)

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: by

    Only work changes; by stays the same: worked by, worked by.

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 work by, he doesn't work by.

    1. I / you / we / they work by
    2. he / she / it works by

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they worked by

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) work by
    2. let's work by