Conjugation

Allow for

tenir compte de quelque chose

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only allow changes; for stays the same: allowed for, allowed for.

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 allow for, he doesn't allow for.

    1. I / you / we / they allow for
    2. he / she / it allows for

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am allowing for
    2. you / we / they are allowing for
    3. he / she / it is allowing for

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they allowed for

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) allow for
    2. let's allow for