Conjugation

Play on

jouer sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only play changes; on stays the same: played on, played 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 play on, he doesn't play on.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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