Conjugation

Ward off

se protéger de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only ward changes; off stays the same: warded off, warded 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 ward off, he doesn't ward off.

    1. I / you / we / they ward off
    2. he / she / it wards off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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