Conjugation

Eavesdrop on

écouter aux portes

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only eavesdrop changes; on stays the same: eavesdropped on, eavesdropped on.

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 eavesdrop on, he doesn't eavesdrop on.

    1. I / you / we / they eavesdrop on
    2. he / she / it eavesdrops on

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am eavesdropping on
    2. you / we / they are eavesdropping on
    3. he / she / it is eavesdropping on

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they eavesdropped on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) eavesdrop on
    2. let's eavesdrop on