Conjugation

Propose to

demander quelqu’un en mariage

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only propose changes; to stays the same: proposed to, proposed to.

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 propose to, he doesn't propose to.

    1. I / you / we / they propose to
    2. he / she / it proposes to

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they proposed to

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) propose to
    2. let's propose to