Conjugation

Chase after

poursuivre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: after

    Only chase changes; after stays the same: chased after, chased after.

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 chase after, he doesn't chase after.

    1. I / you / we / they chase after
    2. he / she / it chases after

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am chasing after
    2. you / we / they are chasing after
    3. he / she / it is chasing after

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they chased after

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) chase after
    2. let's chase after