Échangea (en. Exchanged)

/e.ʃɑ̃.ʒa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Giving something and receiving something else in return.
He exchanged a book for a CD.
Il échangea un livre contre un CD.
Making a transaction between two or more people.
They exchanged information during the meeting.
Ils échangèrent des informations durant la réunion.
Modifying an object by taking another one in its place.
She exchanged her old phone for a newer model.
Elle échangea son vieux téléphone pour un modèle plus récent.

Etymology

From the French verb 'échanger', derived from the Latin 'exchangere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exchange of services
When two people help each other mutually without payment.
échange de services
cultural exchange
Sharing cultural elements between different cultures.
échange culturel
to make an exchange
Participating in an act of giving one good to receive another.
faire un échange

Related Words

exchange
Action or effect of exchanging.
échange
exchanger
Object or person that performs an exchange.
échangeur
exchangeability
Ability of a good to be exchanged.
échangeabilité

Slang Meanings

Bartering something for an advantage.
You can exchange a few hours of volunteering for free classes.
On peut échanger quelques heures de bénévolat contre des cours gratuits.
Giving and taking without obligation.
We do a swap of items among friends for fun.
On se fait un échange d'objets entre amis pour s'amuser.