Conjugation

Count on

compter sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only count changes; on stays the same: counted on, counted on.

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 count on, he doesn't count on.

    1. I / you / we / they count on
    2. he / she / it counts on

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am counting on
    2. you / we / they are counting on
    3. he / she / it is counting on

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they counted on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) count on
    2. let's count on