Conjugation

Leave for

partir pour

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only leave changes; for stays the same: left for, left 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 leave for, he doesn't leave for.

    1. I / you / we / they leave for
    2. he / she / it leaves for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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