Conjugation

Study for

étudier pour

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only study changes; for stays the same: studied for, studied 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 study for, he doesn't study for.

    1. I / you / we / they study for
    2. he / she / it studies for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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