Conjugation

Set off

partir

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only set changes; off stays the same: set off, set off.

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 set off, he doesn't set off.

    1. I / you / we / they set off
    2. he / she / it sets off

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am setting off
    2. you / we / they are setting off
    3. he / she / it is setting off

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they set off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) set off
    2. let's set off