Changeait (en. Changed)

/ʃɑ̃ʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To modify something.
He often changed his style of dress.
Il changeait souvent de style vestimentaire.
To move from one state to another.
The weather was changing rapidly throughout the day.
La météo changeait rapidement au cours de la journée.
To replace something with something else.
She changed her car every two years.
Elle changeait de voiture tous les deux ans.

Etymology

From the verb 'changer', derived from the Latin 'cambiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to change one's mind
To modify one's opinion or decision.
changer d'avis
to change the game
To fundamentally change a situation.
changer la donne
to change the subject
To address another topic of discussion.
changer de sujet

Related Words

change
Action of changing.
changement
change
Process of substitution or transformation.
change
exchange
Process of giving and receiving something.
échange

Slang Meanings

To change style or appearance.
He made a big change in look recently.
Il a fait un gros changement de look récemment.
To turn away from something.
He changed sides on this issue.
Il a changé de camp sur cette question.