Conjugation

Handicap

désavantager

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The p doubles before -ed and -ing: handicapped, handicapping.

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 handicap, he doesn't handicap.

    1. I / you / we / they handicap
    2. he / she / it handicaps

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they handicapped

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) handicap
    2. let's handicap