Conjugation

Count to

compter jusqu’à

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

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

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 to, he doesn't count to.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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