Conjugation

Float on

flotter sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only float changes; on stays the same: floated on, floated 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 float on, he doesn't float on.

    1. I / you / we / they float on
    2. he / she / it floats on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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