Conjugation

Spread around

étaler partout

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: around

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

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 around, he doesn't spread around.

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

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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