Conjugation

Run after

courir après

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: after

    Only run changes; after stays the same: ran after, run after.

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 run after, he doesn't run after.

    1. I / you / we / they run after
    2. he / she / it runs after

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they ran after

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) run after
    2. let's run after