Conjugation

Rule over

régner sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only rule changes; over stays the same: ruled over, ruled over.

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 rule over, he doesn't rule over.

    1. I / you / we / they rule over
    2. he / she / it rules over

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am ruling over
    2. you / we / they are ruling over
    3. he / she / it is ruling over

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they ruled over

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) rule over
    2. let's rule over