Conjugation

Shine on

éclairer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only shine changes; on stays the same: shone on, shone on.

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 shine on, he doesn't shine on.

    1. I / you / we / they shine on
    2. he / she / it shines on

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am shining on
    2. you / we / they are shining on
    3. he / she / it is shining on

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they shone on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) shine on
    2. let's shine on