Conjugation

Run around

courir partout

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: around

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

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 around, he doesn't run around.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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