Conjugation

Kick back

se détendre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only kick changes; back stays the same: kicked back, kicked 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 kick back, he doesn't kick back.

    1. I / you / we / they kick back
    2. he / she / it kicks back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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