Conjugation

Spread apart

écarter

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: apart

    Only spread changes; apart stays the same: spread apart, spread apart.

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 spread apart, he doesn't spread apart.

    1. I / you / we / they spread apart
    2. he / she / it spreads apart

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they spread apart

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) spread apart
    2. let's spread apart