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    Changent (en. Change)

    /ʃɑ̃ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Modify, transform something.
    They often change their style of clothing.
    Ils changent souvent de style vestimentaire.
    Replace something with something else.
    Schools change their curriculum every year.
    Les écoles changent de programme chaque année.
    Evolve a situation.
    Times change and one must adapt.
    Les temps changent et il faut s'adapter.
    Move from one place to another.
    They are changing cities for work.
    Ils changent de ville pour le travail.
    Alternate between several options.
    They regularly change restaurants.
    Ils changent régulièrement de restaurant.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'changier', derived from Latin 'cambiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    change one's mind
    Modify one's opinion or intentions.
    changer d'avis
    change the game
    Modify the circumstances of a situation.
    changer la donne
    change direction
    Modify the direction or plan of action.
    changer de cap
    change hands
    Be transferred to another person or entity.
    changer de mains
    change things
    Introduce changes into a situation.
    changer les choses

    Related Words

    change
    Action of changing; modification.
    changement
    changing
    Something that is in the process of changing.
    changeant
    exchange
    Action of giving something in return for something else.
    échange

    Slang Meanings

    Change in the sense of evolving quickly.
    Everything is moving too fast; it changes all the time!
    Tout va trop vite, ça change tout le temps!
    Sudden change of situation.
    It changed unexpectedly!
    Ça a changé de façon inattendue!