Conjugation

Apply for

postuler à / demander

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only apply changes; for stays the same: applied for, applied 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 apply for, he doesn't apply for.

    1. I / you / we / they apply for
    2. he / she / it applies for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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