Conjugation

Play out

se dérouler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

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

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 out, he doesn't play out.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 out
    2. you / we / they are going to play out
    3. he / she / it is going to play out

  5. Imperative

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

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