Conjugation

Start at

commencer à

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: at

    Only start changes; at stays the same: started at, started at.

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 start at, he doesn't start at.

    1. I / you / we / they start at
    2. he / she / it starts at

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they started at

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) start at
    2. let's start at