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    Changer (en. To change)

    /ʃɑ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move from one state to another.
    One must change one’s attitude.
    Il faut changer d'attitude.
    To replace one thing with another.
    She changed her dress for the party.
    Elle a changé de robe pour la fête.
    To modify something in its nature or character.
    He managed to change the course of history.
    Il a réussi à changer le cours de l'histoire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'cambiare' which means to exchange.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to change one's mind
    To modify one’s opinion or decision.
    changer d'avis
    to change the subject
    To switch to another topic of conversation.
    changer de sujet
    to change the game
    To alter the circumstances of a situation.
    changer la donne

    Related Words

    exchange
    Action of giving something in return for something else.
    échange
    modification
    Action of changing something.
    modification
    transformation
    Action of transforming something.
    transformation

    Slang Meanings

    To change partners in an informal context.
    He changed girlfriends like one changes shirts.
    Il a changé de copine comme on change de chemise.
    To exchange one thing to obtain another.
    Let’s have a little game change.
    On se fait un petit changement de jeux.