Changeant (en. Changing)

[ʃɑ̃ʒɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes something that varies or evolves.
The climate has been increasingly changeable in recent years.
Le climat est de plus en plus changeant ces dernières années.
Which is unstable or inconsistent.
His mood is changeable; he never knows what he wants.
Son humeur est changeante, il ne sait jamais ce qu'il veut.
Which undergoes frequent changes.
Fashion trends are often changeable.
Les tendances de la mode sont souvent changeantes.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'changer' with the suffix '-ant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

changing weather
Refers to weather that varies between several conditions.
temps changeant
volatile mood
Describes a person whose mood often changes without apparent reason.
humeur changeante
shifting opinion
Refers to someone whose opinions or ideas frequently evolve.
opinion changeante

Related Words

change
Action of changing, passing from one state to another.
changement
to change
To modify or transform something.
changer
modification
Change brought to something.
modification

Slang Meanings

Describes someone indecisive.
He is really changeable; you never know where he stands.
Il est vraiment changeant, on ne sait jamais sur quel pied danser avec lui.
Someone who likes to follow trends without commitment.
She is so changeable, always following the latest fashion trends.
Elle est tellement changeante, toujours à suivre la mode du moment.