Conjugation

Play against

jouer contre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: against

    Only play changes; against stays the same: played against, played against.

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 play against, he doesn't play against.

    1. I / you / we / they play against
    2. he / she / it plays against

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am playing against
    2. you / we / they are playing against
    3. he / she / it is playing against

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they played against

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) play against
    2. let's play against