Conjugation

Fend for

se débrouiller seul

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only fend changes; for stays the same: fended for, fended 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 fend for, he doesn't fend for.

    1. I / you / we / they fend for
    2. he / she / it fends for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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