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    Échange (en. Exchange)

    /eʃɑ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act by which two or more people mutually give each other things.
    The exchange of gifts is a tradition during the holidays.
    L'échange de cadeaux est une tradition durant les fêtes.
    Transaction between individuals under defined conditions.
    The exchange took place on an online platform.
    L'échange a eu lieu sur une plateforme en ligne.
    Interactivity and communication between individuals or groups.
    An exchange of ideas enriches the discussion.
    Un échange d'idées enrichit la discussion.
    verb
    Giving something in return for another object or service.
    We exchanged our phone numbers.
    Nous avons échangé nos numéros de téléphone.
    Replacing one item with another.
    I exchanged my shirt for a book.
    J'ai échangé ma chemise contre un livre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exchangere', formed from 'ex-' and 'cambiare', meaning 'to change'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exchange of good deeds
    A mutual agreement benefiting both parties.
    échange de bons procédés
    exchange of ideas
    Sharing of opinions or concepts among several people.
    échange d'idées
    cultural exchange
    Interaction between different cultures to share values and practices.
    échange culturel

    Related Words

    transfer
    Movement of something from one place to another.
    transfert
    commerce
    Activity of buying and selling goods or services.
    commerce
    communication
    Action of transmitting information or feelings between individuals.
    communication

    Slang Meanings

    Informal exchange among friends.
    We can do an exchange, you lend me your movie and I lend you mine.
    On peut faire un échange, tu me prêtes ton film et je te prête le mien.
    Bartering services.
    We did a little exchange, I help you with your car and you help me move.
    On a fait un petit échange, je t’aide avec ta voiture et tu m’aides à déménager.