Conjugation

Speak with

parler avec

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: with

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

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 with, he doesn't speak with.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  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 with
    2. you / we / they are going to speak with
    3. he / she / it is going to speak with

  5. Imperative

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

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