Conjugation

Settle for

se contenter de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only settle changes; for stays the same: settled for, settled for.

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 settle for, he doesn't settle for.

    1. I / you / we / they settle for
    2. he / she / it settles for

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am settling for
    2. you / we / they are settling for
    3. he / she / it is settling for

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they settled for

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) settle for
    2. let's settle for