Conjugation

Over-rely on

trop compter sur quelque chose

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only over-rely changes; on stays the same: over-relied on, over-relied 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 over-rely on, he doesn't over-rely on.

    1. I / you / we / they over-rely on
    2. he / she / it over-relies on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they over-relied 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 over-rely on
    2. you / we / they are going to over-rely on
    3. he / she / it is going to over-rely on

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) over-rely on
    2. let's over-rely on