Conjugation

Rub against

frotter contre

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: against

    Only rub changes; against stays the same: rubbed against, rubbed 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 rub against, he doesn't rub against.

    1. I / you / we / they rub against
    2. he / she / it rubs against

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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