Conjugation

Preach at

faire la morale à

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only preach changes; at stays the same: preached at, preached 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 preach at, he doesn't preach at.

    1. I / you / we / they preach at
    2. he / she / it preaches at

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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