Conjugation

Run against

se présenter contre quelqu'un

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: against

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

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 against, he doesn't run against.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 against
    2. you / we / they are going to run against
    3. he / she / it is going to run against

  5. Imperative

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

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