Conjugation

Speak about

parler de

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: about

    Only speak changes; about stays the same: spoke about, spoken about.

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 speak about, he doesn't speak about.

    1. I / you / we / they speak about
    2. he / she / it speaks about

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am speaking about
    2. you / we / they are speaking about
    3. he / she / it is speaking about

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they spoke about

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) speak about
    2. let's speak about