Conjugation

Check for

vérifier s’il y a

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only check changes; for stays the same: checked for, checked 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 check for, he doesn't check for.

    1. I / you / we / they check for
    2. he / she / it checks for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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