Changea (en. Changed)

/ʃɑ̃ʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To modify, to transform something.
He changed his mind at the last moment.
Il changea d'avis au dernier moment.
To replace one thing with another.
She changed cars this year.
Elle changea de voiture cette année.
To modify oneself, to evolve.
Over time, he changed a lot.
Avec le temps, il changea énormément.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cambiare', which means 'to exchange, to change'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to change one's mind
To modify one's decision or opinion.
changer d'avis
to change the subject
To move on to another topic.
changer de sujet
to make something change
To ensure that something is modified.
faire changer quelque chose

Related Words

to change
The infinitive verb meaning to modify.
changer
change
The noun meaning modification or transformation.
changement
change
A more general term to refer to a variation.
change

Slang Meanings

Changed as a metaphor for personal changes.
He has really changed since he fell in love.
Il a vraiment changé depuis qu'il est tombé amoureux.
To change air, meaning a change of place or situation.
I need to change the air after this stressful week.
J'ai besoin de changer d'air après cette semaine stressante.