Conjugation

Go back

retourner

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only go changes; back stays the same: went back, gone back.

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 go back, he doesn't go back.

    1. I / you / we / they go back
    2. he / she / it goes back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they went back

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) go back
    2. let's go back