Conjugation

Lack

manquer de

Regular verb.

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 lack, he doesn't lack.

    1. I / you / we / they lack
    2. he / she / it lacks

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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