Conjugation

Get at

vouloir dire

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only get changes; at stays the same: got at, gotten at.

  • British English

    British English writes got at.

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 get at, he doesn't get at.

    1. I / you / we / they get at
    2. he / she / it gets at

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am getting at
    2. you / we / they are getting at
    3. he / she / it is getting at

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they got at

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) get at
    2. let's get at