Conjugation

Dispose of

se débarrasser de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: of

    Only dispose changes; of stays the same: disposed of, disposed of.

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 dispose of, he doesn't dispose of.

    1. I / you / we / they dispose of
    2. he / she / it disposes of

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am disposing of
    2. you / we / they are disposing of
    3. he / she / it is disposing of

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they disposed of

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) dispose of
    2. let's dispose of