Conjugation

Reflect back

revenir sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: back

    Only reflect changes; back stays the same: reflected back, reflected 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 reflect back, he doesn't reflect back.

    1. I / you / we / they reflect back
    2. he / she / it reflects back

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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