Échangeaient (en. Exchanged)

[eʃɑ̃ʒɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perform an exchange between two or more parties.
They exchanged their ideas during the meeting.
Ils échangeaient leurs idées pendant la réunion.
To give or receive something in return for another object or service.
The students exchanged their books at the library.
Les élèves échangeaient leurs livres à la bibliothèque.
To participate in an exchange of information or feelings.
They exchanged messages every day.
Ils échangeaient des messages tous les jours.

Etymology

The word "exchange" comes from the Latin "exchangere," which means to exchange.

Common Phrases and Expressions

service exchanges
Offering a service in return for another service.
échanges de services
cultural exchange
Interaction and sharing between different cultures.
échange culturel
to make exchanges
To participate in transactions or exchanges of objects.
faire des échanges

Related Words

exchange
Action of giving something while receiving something else.
échange
exchanger
Person or device that carries out exchanges.
échangeur
interchangeable
That can be exchanged without loss of value.
interchangeable

Slang Meanings

To converse or communicate informally.
We exchanged jokes during the break.
On s'échangeait des blagues pendant la pause.
To barter goods without going through a commercial transaction.
They exchanged clothes among friends.
Ils échangeaient des vêtements entre amis.