Conversion (en. Conversion)

/kɔ̃vɛʁzjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Action of changing something into another thing.

The conversion of measurement units is essential in science.

La conversion des unités de mesure est essentielle en science.

Change of religion or opinion.

Her conversion to Catholicism surprised her family.

Sa conversion au catholicisme a surpris sa famille.

Transformation of one currency into another.

Currency conversion takes place at the bank.

La conversion des devises a lieu à la banque.

Comes from the Latin 'conversio', meaning 'change, return'.

energy conversion

Transformation of one form of energy into another.

conversion de l'énergie

currency conversion

Change from one currency to another.

conversion monétaire

religious conversion

Change of faith or religion.

conversion religieuse

transform

Making something different, altering its form or nature.

transformer

modify

Slightly changing something.

modifier

adaptation

Adjustment to a new environment or new conditions.

adaptation

Radical change in lifestyle.

Since his conversion, he has become much more zen.

Depuis sa conversion, il est devenu beaucoup plus zen.

Sudden switch from one group to another.

Her conversion to veganism surprised everyone.

Sa conversion au veganisme a étonné tout le monde.