Conjugation

Ask about

se renseigner sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: about

    Only ask changes; about stays the same: asked about, asked about.

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 ask about, he doesn't ask about.

    1. I / you / we / they ask about
    2. he / she / it asks about

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am asking about
    2. you / we / they are asking about
    3. he / she / it is asking about

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they asked about

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) ask about
    2. let's ask about