Conjugation

Back off

reculer; laisser tranquille

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

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

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 off, he doesn't back off.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 off
    2. you / we / they are going to back off
    3. he / she / it is going to back off

  5. Imperative

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

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