Conjugation

Write on

écrire sur

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only write changes; on stays the same: wrote on, written 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 write on, he doesn't write on.

    1. I / you / we / they write on
    2. he / she / it writes on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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