Conjugation

Speak

parler

Irregular verb.

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, he doesn't speak.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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