Conjugation

Tell on

dénoncer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only tell changes; on stays the same: told on, told on.

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 tell on, he doesn't tell on.

    1. I / you / we / they tell on
    2. he / she / it tells on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they told on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tell on
    2. let's tell on