Conjugation

Dream of

rêver de

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: of

    Only dream changes; of stays the same: dreamed of, dreamed of.

  • British English

    British English writes dreamt 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 dream of, he doesn't dream of.

    1. I / you / we / they dream of
    2. he / she / it dreams of

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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