Conjugation

Back in

reculer dans

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only back changes; in stays the same: backed in, backed in.

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 back in, he doesn't back in.

    1. I / you / we / they back in
    2. he / she / it backs in

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am backing in
    2. you / we / they are backing in
    3. he / she / it is backing in

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they backed in

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) back in
    2. let's back in